How to travel from Perpignan to Rennes, France

The distance between Perpignan and Rennes is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 RennesPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Rennes.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance902km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Perpignan and Rennes is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700km (435 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Perpignan and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Rennes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Rennes. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Rennes. Trains depart 5 times 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 Perpignan and Rennes. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 4h 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 Perpignan and Rennes. The distance is around 902km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Rennes

Transport options from Perpignan to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
3h 40m
€355($355)
every 4 hours1,033km (642 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly3h 50m
€490($490)
every 20 mins842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€255($255)
hourly781km (485 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 45m
€205($205)
every 20 mins916km (569 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 10m
€160($160)
every 20 mins1,070km (665 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane5h 25m
€210($210)
every 3 hours839km (521 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly5h 30m
€245($245)
once daily1,090km (678 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€195($195)
5 times a week1,248km (776 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€36($36)
twice daily881km (547 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand902km (560 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