How to travel from Rennes to Avignon, France
The distance between Rennes and Avignon is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rennes to Avignon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration5hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rennes to Avignon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 2h 35m.
The distance between Rennes and Avignon is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Rennes and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Avignon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Avignon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Rennes and Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Rennes and Avignon. The distance is around 942km (585 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 Rennes to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | €155($155) | twice daily | 803km (499 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 50m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 839km (521 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 50m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 847km (526 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 920km (571 miles) |
| Fly to Nice (NCE), train | 6h 10m | €225($225) | every 3 hours | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €180($180) | twice daily | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 7h 20m | €210($210) | twice a week | 1,192km (741 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €125($125) | on demand | 942km (585 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rennes and Avignon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Airports near Avignon
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Avignon
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Avignon
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Avignon