How to travel from Rennes to Verdon Gorge, France
The distance between Rennes and Verdon Gorge is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rennes to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon Gorge → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Montpellier then Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Verdon Gorge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rennes to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Rennes and Verdon Gorge is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 786km (488 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Rennes and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rennes and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Rennes and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,128km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Verdon Gorge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 3 similar | 4h 30m | €245($245) | 6 times a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €270($270) | once daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 5h 30m | €220($220) | 6 times a week | 973km (604 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | €275($275) | once daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Bus | 16h 10m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,253km (778 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €280($280) | 6 times a week | 1,205km (749 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, bus | 10h 60m | €245($245) | twice daily | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | €150($150) | on demand | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rennes and Verdon Gorge
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Airports near Verdon Gorge
The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge