How to travel from Nancy to Rennes, France

The distance between Nancy and Rennes is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nancy 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rennes.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance720km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Nancy and Rennes is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Nancy and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nancy and Rennes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Nancy and Rennes. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Nancy and Rennes. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Rennes

Transport options from Nancy to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 60m
€230($230)
3 times a week648km (403 miles)
Train to Howald, Fly4h 30m
€375($375)
every 2 hours744km (462 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€160($160)
every 4 hours688km (428 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
€35($35)
twice daily738km (458 miles)
Bus via Orléans14hrs
€58($58)
twice a week934km (581 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand720km (447 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