How to travel from Montpellier to Rennes, France

The distance between Montpellier and Rennes is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance894km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Montpellier and Rennes is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Montpellier and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Rennes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 5h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Montpellier and Rennes. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 12h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Rennes. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rennes. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Montpellier and Rennes. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Montpellier to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Rennes

Transport options from Montpellier to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 50m
€205($205)
every 20 mins955km (593 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€190($190)
5 times a week1,089km (676 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€55($55)
5 times a week936km (582 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand894km (556 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