How to travel from Metz to Rennes, France

The distance between Metz and Rennes is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Fly

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance670km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Metz to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Metz and Rennes is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Metz and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Rennes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Metz and Rennes. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 13hrs.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Rennes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Rennes. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Rennes (RNS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Rennes. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Rennes typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Rennes (RNS).

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 Metz and Rennes. The distance is around 670km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Rennes

Transport options from Metz to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€135($135)
every 20 mins674km (419 miles)
Fly
3h 25m
€485($485)
every 20 mins986km (613 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€45($45)
6 times a week1,288km (800 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon13h 15m
€34($34)
3 times a week895km (556 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€120($120)
on demand670km (416 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