How to travel from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël is around 927km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,129km (701 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël is around 927km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 836km (520 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Rennes and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rennes and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,129km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Rennes to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
€185($185)
every 3 hours927km (576 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4h 15m
€240($240)
5 times a day942km (585 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train4h 35m
€190($190)
once daily1,053km (655 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€200($200)
every 3 hours1,020km (634 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€215($215)
twice daily1,258km (782 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
€64($64)
4 times a week1,263km (785 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
€205($205)
on demand1,129km (701 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël