How to travel from Rennes to Nice, France

The distance between Rennes and Nice is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rennes to Nice by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,184km (736 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Nice

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Rennes and Nice is around 863km (536 miles).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Rennes and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Nice. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rennes and Nice. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Rennes and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Rennes and Nice. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Rennes to Nice typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 1,184km (736 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Nice

Transport options from Rennes to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€145($145)
every 20 mins863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€160($160)
every 3 hours956km (594 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€260($260)
5 times a week1,314km (817 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles8h 25m
€250($250)
twice daily1,323km (822 miles)
Bus
17hrs
€80($80)
5 times a week1,321km (821 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
€160($160)
on demand1,184km (736 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice