The average train between Rennes and Calais takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Calais. 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 4 times a day between Rennes and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Calais station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Rennes to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Rennes to Calais train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rennes and Calais is 405.7 km. The road distance is 703 km.
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 26m.