How to travel from Rennes to Calais, France

The distance between Rennes and Calais is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Calais Ville.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Calais

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Rennes and Calais is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rennes and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Calais. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Calais. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Calais. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Calais. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Calais. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Calais

Transport options from Rennes to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 10m
€220($220)
5 times a week1,266km (787 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a week730km (454 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 25h 25m
€135($135)
5 times a day659km (409 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train + 1 similar
8h 5m
€74($74)
5 times a week675km (419 miles)
Bus and Train8h 5m
€57($57)
4 times a week593km (368 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€71($71)
on demand526km (327 miles)

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Airports near Calais

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Calais
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Calais
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Calais