The distance between Orleans and Rennes is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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.
👋 Also check out Rennes → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).
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Take the train to Angers St Laud and then to Rennes.
Take the bus to Rennes.
There are several options for getting from Orleans to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Orleans and Rennes is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Orleans and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Rennes is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Angers St Laud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orleans and Rennes. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Rennes. Buses run twice a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Rennes. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 25m | €195($195) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | €70($70) | twice daily | 395km (245 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €28($28) | once daily | 434km (270 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €47($47) | on demand | 347km (216 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.