How to travel from Reims to Rennes, France

The distance between Reims and Rennes is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Reims 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance483km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Reims to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Reims and Rennes is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Reims and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Rennes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Reims and Rennes. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

RegioJet, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Rennes. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Reims and Rennes. The distance is around 483km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Rennes

Transport options from Reims to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 10m
€205($205)
5 times a week467km (290 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 15m
€235($235)
5 times a week657km (408 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours507km (315 miles)
Train to Rennes3h 45m
€110($110)
twice daily549km (341 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€24($24)
twice a week484km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€65($65)
on demand483km (300 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