How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RennesLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes and then to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Rennes. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rennes. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€41($41)
every 4 hours261km (162 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€42($42)
5 times a week238km (148 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 15m
€29($29)
every 4 hours222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€39($39)
on demand216km (134 miles)

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Airports near Rennes

The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rennes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Rennes
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Rennes