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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Portbail is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes to Portbail?

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Portbail is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Portbail?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Portbail. However, there are services departing from Rennes-Gare Routiere and arriving at PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Cherbourg-Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Rennes to Portbail?

The distance between Rennes and Portbail is 248 km. The road distance is 167.9 km.

How do I travel from Rennes to Portbail without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes to Portbail without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rennes to Portbail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Portbail bus from?

Rennes to Portbail bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Portbail?

The best way to get from Rennes to Portbail is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Rennes to Portbail bus arrive?

Rennes to Portbail bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Cherbourg-Gare station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Portbail?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Portbail is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Rennes to Portbail.

Where can I stay near Portbail?

There are 627+ hotels available in Portbail.

Rennes to Portbail - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Portbail by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalierbus S13
5h 3m
Drive 167.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rennes to Portbailcar 167.9 km
2h 12m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Lisontrain C12
2. Take the train from Lison to Valognestrain K2+ / ...
5h 23m
€49–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain C12
2. Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Plc Felix Buhot - Desserte Etablissementsbus 303
6h 28m

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Map of how to get from Rennes to Portbail.

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Distance: 248 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Portbail, France?

You can take a bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Cherbourg-Gare in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontchaillou to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Lison, Valognes, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 5h 23m.

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