How to travel from Rennes to Grasse, France

The distance between Rennes and Grasse is around 1,170km (727 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Cannes.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,170km (727 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Grasse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Rennes and Grasse is around 1,170km (727 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Rennes and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Grasse is to take the train which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Grasse. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and Cannes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Grasse. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport, Paris, Cannes and Paul Doumer - LE CANNET. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Grasse. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 30m 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Cannes. instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Grasse. The distance is around 1,170km (727 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Grasse

Transport options from Rennes to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€255($255)
5 times a week1,302km (809 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles8h 20m
€230($230)
twice daily1,311km (815 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
€74($74)
5 times a week1,286km (799 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€155($155)
on demand1,170km (727 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse