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 and ferry and bus which costs €75 - €290 and takes 16h 40m.

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 €110 - €430.

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 €150 - €550.

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 €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €460 and takes 19h 46m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:23 AM in Cardiff and 3:23 AM 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 225+ 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, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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
€157–528
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Républiquebus 507
16h 40m
€79–286
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Rennescar
10h 51m
€88–379
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 10m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane CWL - RNS
19h 46m
€187–458
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
14h 21m
€84–213
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
8h 34m
€133–390
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
€117–424
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 24m
€145–413
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 59m
€118–275

Cardiff to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rennes.

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Distance: 1,048.9 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 and Air France fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) once daily.

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