There are 7 ways to get from Rennes to Calais by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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 via Calais Frethun
best- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
5h 53m€135–244Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Calais521.3 km
6h 14m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1690 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
8h 55m€53–87Fly, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain
5h 32m€204–481Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 55m€114–221Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rennes to Amiensbus 712
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 55m€63–113Drive 518.5 km
- Drive from Rennes to Calaiscar 518.5 km
4h 55m€81–116
Rennes to Calais by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Calais is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Calais Ville via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Rennes and Calais is 704 km. The road distance is 518.5 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Calais without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 53m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Rennes to Calais, including transfers.
Rennes to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Calais is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 53m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–380
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Rennes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Calais is 518 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Rennes to Calais.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.