How to travel from Valence to Rennes, France

The distance between Valence and Rennes is around 683km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Rennes 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière and then to Rennes Place de la Gare.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance821km (510 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Valence to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Valence and Rennes is around 683km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (382 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Valence and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Rennes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Rennes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Valence and Rennes. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Swiss PostAuto and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Valence and Rennes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Valence and Rennes. The distance is around 821km (510 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Rennes

Transport options from Valence to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 20m
€140($140)
every 20 mins683km (425 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins792km (492 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€180($180)
3 times a week893km (555 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€13($13)
3 times a week1,003km (623 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€110($110)
on demand821km (510 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