How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Rennes is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes 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 RennesSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF and then to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 40m. 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 Saint-Nazaire and Rennes is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Rennes, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Rennes. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Rennes. Trains depart every 4 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Nazaire and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Lila Loire-Atlantique and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Rennes. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Rennes. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Saint-Nazaire and Rennes. The distance is around 126km (78 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 Saint-Nazaire to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Rennes

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€34($34)
every 4 hours213km (132 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€15($15)
once daily122km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€23($23)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Rennes

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rennes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Rennes
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Rennes