How to travel from Paris to Rennes, France

The distance between Paris and Rennes is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris to Rennes by 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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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Paris to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Paris and Rennes is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Paris and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Rennes. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Rennes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Paris and Rennes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Rennes. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Paris and Rennes. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Rennes

Transport options from Paris to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€70($70)
hourly355km (221 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€15($15)
every 2 hours345km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€47($47)
on demand348km (216 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