The average train between Madrid and Rennes takes 24h 46m and the fastest train takes 21h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Rennes at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 24h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Rennes station via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
Madrid to Rennes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Rennes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Madrid to Rennes train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Rennes is 870.7 km. The road distance is 1,322 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Rennes via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Nantes in around 17h 37m.