There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Papeteries by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Rennes
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Rennes (RNS)
Cheapest option
Fly to Nantes, train
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Nantes (NTE)
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Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
5 alternative options
Car ferry, train via Lagny-sur-Marne
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
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Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Marne La Vallee Chessy
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Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Rennes
Car ferry, drive
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg
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Drive from Cherbourg to Papeteries
Car ferry, train, bus
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
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Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
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Take the bus from London Stratford to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris to Rennes
Car ferry, train
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Take the car ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg
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Take the train from Cherbourg to Lison
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Take the train from Lison to Rennes
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Pearse to Rosslare Europort
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Take the ferry from Gare Maritime de Rosslare to Gare Maritime
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Take the train from Cherbourg to Lison
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Take the train from Lison to Rennes
Dublin to Papeteries by train, ferry and bus
The journey time between Dublin and Papeteries is around 27h 29m and covers a distance of around 906 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 49m. Operated by Irish Rail, Stena Line, Cap Cotentin and others, the Dublin to Papeteries service departs from Pearse and arrives in Papeteries. Typically three services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Papeteries is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Papeteries is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Papeteries is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Dublin to Papeteries is to fly and train, which costs €50 - €240 and takes 7h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Papeteries is to fly which costs €80 - €210 and takes 7h 2m.
The distance between Dublin and Papeteries is 663 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Papeteries without a car is to car ferry and train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 15h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dublin to Papeteries, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Dublin Airport to Rennes Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 50m and has one stopover.
Papeteries is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 9:20 PM in Dublin and 10:20 PM in Papeteries.
KLM, Ryanair, easyJet and two other airlines offer flights from Dublin Airport to Rennes Airport.
There are 146+ hotels available in Papeteries. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to line 703 bus which takes 13 min and costs €7 - €10.
- Distance: 662.9 km
- Duration: 7h 2m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Papeteries, Brittany, France?
Air France, KLM and three other airlines fly from Dublin to Papeteries every 4 hours.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Dublin to Rennes via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €400
Flights from Dublin to Rennes via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Dublin to Nantes via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dublin to Rennes via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €370
Flights from Dublin to Rennes via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €440
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Dublin to Rennes via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €150
Flights from Dublin to Rennes via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €210
Flights from Dublin to Nantes via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €390
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €40
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €70
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €90
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €26
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €110 - €150
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €290 - €390
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €170 - €220
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €80
- 1st Class
- €70 - €90
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Pearse to Rosslare Europort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €15 - €17
- Flexible
- €18 - €21
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Stratford to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €30
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- Website
- stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Gare Maritime de Rosslare to Gare Maritime
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Stena Line
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
- Car
- €120 - €140
- On Foot
- €65 - €80
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