How to travel from Nice to Rennes, France

The distance between Nice and Rennes is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Rennes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Rennes Place de la Gare.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,185km (737 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Nice to Rennes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nice and Rennes is around 863km (536 miles).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nice and Rennes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Rennes is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Rennes. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 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 Nice and Rennes. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nice and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Rennes. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Rennes (RNS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Rennes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Nice and Rennes. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Rennes (RNS). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Nice to Rennes typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Rennes. The distance is around 1,185km (737 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Rennes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Rennes

Transport options from Nice to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€145($145)
every 20 mins863km (536 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€160($160)
every 3 hours956km (594 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€260($260)
twice a week1,321km (821 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles8h 35m
€230($230)
twice daily1,323km (822 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
€35($35)
5 times a week1,427km (887 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
€160($160)
on demand1,185km (737 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