How to travel from Nimes to Rennes, France

The distance between Nimes and Rennes is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes to Rennes by bus, plane, train and car. 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Rennes.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance947km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Rennes by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Nimes and Rennes is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nimes and Rennes by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Rennes. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nimes and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nimes and Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Rennes. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Nimes and Rennes. The distance is around 947km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Rennes is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Nimes to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Rennes

Transport options from Nimes to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 50m
€160($160)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly3hrs
€215($215)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 25m
€170($170)
every 20 mins852km (529 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane3h 55m
€180($180)
every 3 hours807km (501 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly4h 55m
€210($210)
every 4 hours863km (537 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
€160($160)
every 20 mins933km (580 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€200($200)
twice a week1,138km (707 miles)
Train to Rennes7h 25m
€190($190)
4 times a week1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€125($125)
on demand947km (588 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