How to travel from Rennes to Bayonne, France

The distance between Rennes and Bayonne is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rennes to Bayonne 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 BayonneRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance643km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Rennes and Bayonne is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rennes and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Rennes and Bayonne. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 15m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Rennes and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 643km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Rennes to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Bayonne

Transport options from Rennes to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€290($290)
every 4 hours1,015km (631 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€185($185)
3 times a week1,061km (659 miles)
Train via Nantes7h 25m
€105($105)
4 times a day682km (424 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily620km (385 miles)
Bus to Irun9h 30m
€66($66)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand643km (400 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne