Trains to Rennes
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 3 railway stations in Rennes: Rennes railway station, Rennes-La Poterie, Pontchaillou. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Rennes
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes to Nantes | France | 100 km (62 mi) | about 36 min |
| Rennes to Caen | France | 154 km (95 mi) | about 56 min |
| Rennes to Tours | France | 195 km (121 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Rennes to Le Havre | France | 202 km (125 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Rennes to Brest | France | 210 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rennes to Rouen | France | 251 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Rennes to Orléans | France | 267 km (166 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Rennes to Poole | United Kingdom | 290 km (180 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Rennes to Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 291 km (181 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Rennes to Portsmouth | United Kingdom | 302 km (188 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Rennes to Argenteuil | France | 303 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Rennes to Paris 15 Vaugirard | France | 304 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Rennes to London | United Kingdom | 394 km (245 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Rennes to Berlin | Germany | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 7 h 57 min |
| Rennes to Madrid | Spain | 871 km (541 mi) | about 5 h 25 min |
| Rennes to Rome | Italy | 1,309 km (814 mi) | about 8 h 36 min |
| Rennes to Paris | France | 308 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Rennes to Hamburg | Germany | 1,016 km (632 mi) | about 6 h 53 min |
| Rennes to Vienna | Austria | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 10 h 14 min |
| Rennes to Barcelona | Spain | 806 km (501 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Rennes have?
Rennes railway station, Rennes-La Poterie, Pontchaillou.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.