There are 9 ways to get from Groningen to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
7h 58m€257–450Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 45m€69–114Drive 966.2 km
- Drive from Groningen to Rennescar 966.2 km
10h 20m€178–257Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
6h 18m€156–429Train
- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rennestrain Tgv
9h 54m€184–302Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Brussels-North train stationbus N818
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rennesbus 712
17h 35m€84–131Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
8h 16m€135–384Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
- Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRE - RNS
12h 39m€235–584Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane DUS - RNS
10h 12m€185–444
Groningen to Rennes by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Rennes is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €150 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Rennes via Schiphol Airport, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Groningen and Rennes is 1075 km. The road distance is 966.2 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Rennes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 58m and costs €250 - €450.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Groningen to Rennes, including transfers.
Groningen to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Rennes train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Rennes is to train via Paris which takes 7h 58m and costs €250 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Groningen to Rennes via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen to Rennes - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–600
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–650
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–400
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–400
Flights from Bremen Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–800
Flights from Bremen Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–850
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–550
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Groningen to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Groningen to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Groningen to Rennes train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Rennes is 966 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Groningen to Rennes.
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