What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rennes?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rennes is to train and car ferry which costs €120 - €280 and takes 14h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rennes?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €130 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rennes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rennes?

The distance between Cardiff and Rennes is 1049 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Rennes without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €260 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Rennes?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cardiff to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rennes train from?

Cardiff to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Cardiff to Rennes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €260 - €500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €190 - €470 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:32 PM in Cardiff and 11:32 PM in Rennes.

Where does the Cardiff to Rennes train arrive?

Cardiff to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 974+ hotels available in Rennes.

Cardiff to Rennes - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, train, plane, or ferry

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
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
7h 35m
€260–499
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
10h 7m
€91–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
9h 13m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
7h 50m
€134–392
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the train from St Malo to Pontchailloutrain Ter
14h 37m
€123–271
Fly Cardiff Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane CWL - RNS
9h 1m
€190–462
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
7h 12m
€139–496
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BRS - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
9h 26m
€148–385
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
9h 24m
€110–287
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rennestrain
8h 10m
€122–360

Cardiff to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€260Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rennes.

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Distance: 1,048.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rennes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) once daily.

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