How to travel from Rennes to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Rennes and Bordeaux is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BordeauxRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance458km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Rennes and Bordeaux is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Rennes and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Rennes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Bordeaux. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m 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 Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Rennes to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Bordeaux

Transport options from Rennes to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€190($190)
hourly891km (554 miles)
Train via Nantes5h 30m
€82($82)
4 times a day484km (301 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€19($19)
every 20 mins435km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€62($62)
on demand458km (285 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux