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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rennes is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 18h 51m.

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 10m and costs €110 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Cardiff to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rennes bus from?

Cardiff to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

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, bus or fly from Cardiff to Rennes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 18h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €900 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rennes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:51 AM in Cardiff and 12:51 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

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Cardiff to Rennes - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
7h 40m
€163–544
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
18h 51m
€36–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennes
10h 5m
€81–116
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennes
9h 5m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the train from St Malo to RennesTer
14h 26m
€145–280
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BRS - RNS
8h 56m
€131–380
Fly Cardiff Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)CWL - RNS
9h 21m
€157–857
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
7h 10m
€116–455
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
10h 1m
€116–255
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)BRS - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchaillou
9h 26m
€150–346
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Rennes
8h 3m
€109–378

Cardiff to Rennes by bus

39Weekly Buses

18h 51mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049.1 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 51m.

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