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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerqueTgv
5h 13m€75–219Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m€22–110Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N215 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque1751
9h 40m€28–88Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Dunkerque537.7 km
6h 41m€36Fly, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)RNS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
5h 30m€154–490Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
6h 5m€90–257Drive 536.3 km
- Drive from Rennes to Dunkirk536.3 km
5h 48m€82–118
Rennes to Dunkirk by train, foot, and subway
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 train via Paris which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Rennes and Dunkirk is 654 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 via Paris which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–390
- 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
- €30–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- 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
- €100–130
- 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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €50–75
- Comfort
- €60–85
- Premium
- €85–110
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
- €13–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Rennes to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Dunkirk is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Rennes to Dunkirk.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Dunkirk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





























