How to travel from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes, France

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RennesNantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes. We recommend that you drive to Rennes. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Rennes from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is to drive which will take 1h 20m and cost around €16 ($16).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes. We recommend that you take the bus to Rennes. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Rennes

Transport options from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 45m
€18($18)
4 times a day128km (79 miles)
Bus to Rennes Place de la Gare2h 30m
€8($8)
once daily119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€16($16)
on demand118km (73 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