How to travel from Rennes to Nancy, France

The distance between Rennes and Nancy is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nancy - Centre.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Rennes and Nancy is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rennes and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Nancy, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Rennes and Nancy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Nancy. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Nancy

Transport options from Rennes to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€230($230)
3 times a week649km (403 miles)
Fly to Luxembourg (LUX), Train4h 20m
€375($375)
every 2 hours744km (463 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€160($160)
every 4 hours688km (428 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily735km (457 miles)
Bus via Orléans14hrs
€58($58)
twice a week941km (585 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand721km (448 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy