There are 7 ways to get from Rennes to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 2m€121–246Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Dunkerque537.7 km
6h 41m€36Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Parisbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 45m€50–95Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
4h 47m€194–483Drive 536.3 km
- Drive from Rennes to Dunkirkcar 536.3 km
5h 51m€85–122Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 12m€170–414Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane RNS - LIL
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 44m€226–403
Rennes to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk is to rideshare which costs €36 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €190 - €490.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Rennes and Dunkirk is 709 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €120 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Rennes to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Rennes to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Dunkerque via Lille Europe in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–400
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–470
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360–1,400
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €36
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Rennes to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Dunkirk is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Rennes to Dunkirk.
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