There are 6 ways to get from Rennes to Calais by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 10m€82–284Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Calais521.3 km
6h 14m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N215 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 5m€35–74Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain 003C
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 18m€86–267Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rennes to Amiensbus 712
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 26m€51–91Drive 518.5 km
- Drive from Rennes to Calaiscar 518.5 km
4h 55m€78–113
Rennes to Calais by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Calais is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Calais Ville via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Rennes and Calais is 689 km. The road distance is 518.5 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €80 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Rennes to Calais, including transfers.
Rennes to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Calais is to train via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–230
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €100–160
- Rail 1st Class
- €160–230
Train from Amiens to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €36–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Rennes to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Calais is 518 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Rennes to Calais.
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