The distance between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire is around 125km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Nazaire → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
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Take the bus to Redon and then to Gare SNCF.
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There are several options for getting from Rennes to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire is around 125km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Rennes and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 3hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Redon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
SNCF Bus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Rennes and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rennes and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 125km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | €34($34) | every 3 hours | 213km (132 miles) |
Train to St Nazaire | 3hrs | €45($45) | once a week | 323km (201 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | €16($16) | once daily | 125km (77 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €23($23) | on demand | 125km (77 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.