The average train between Calais and Rennes takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Rennes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Rennes at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Rennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Rennes station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Calais to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Calais to Rennes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Rennes is 405.7 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rennes via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 37m.