There are 4 ways to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
2h 23m€29–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aéroport to Républiquebus C6
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 34m€8–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rennes (RNS) to Nantes104.4 km
1h 12mDrive 104.4 km
- Drive from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantescar 104.4 km
1h 12m€17–25
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes is to bus which costs €8 - €29 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Saint-Jacques - Gaîté and arriving at Nantes via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Rennes Airport (RNS) and Nantes is 158 km. The road distance is 104.4 km.
The best way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes, including transfers.
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes bus services, operated by STAR - Rennes, depart from Aéroport station.
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €29 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Rennes Airport (RNS), France and Nantes, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Rennes to Nantes hourly. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aéroport to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via République and Rennes - Bus Station in around 2h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0805 30 50 65
- Website
- STAR - Rennes
Bus from Aéroport to République
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- STAR - Rennes
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rennes (RNS) to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes bus services, operated by STAR - Rennes, arrive at République station.
Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Nantes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes Airport (RNS) and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.