How to travel from Rennes to Paris, France

The distance between Rennes and Paris is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
2
plane
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Fly

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Paris

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Rennes and Paris is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Rennes and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Paris is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Paris. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Paris. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Rennes and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rennes and Paris. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Rennes to Paris. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Rennes to Paris typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Paris

Transport options from Rennes to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€70($70)
hourly355km (221 miles)
Fly
4hrs
€365($365)
every 30 mins1,549km (963 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€15($15)
every 2 hours344km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€47($47)
on demand348km (216 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris