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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Rennes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €27 - €130 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Rennes is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Rennes via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Santander to Rennes?

The distance between Santander and Rennes is 610 km. The road distance is 853.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Rennes without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Santander to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Rennes bus from?

Santander to Rennes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Rennes?

The best way to get from Santander to Rennes is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €480 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Santander to Rennes bus arrive?

Santander to Rennes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Santander to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Rennes is 853 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Santander to Rennes.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 944+ hotels available in Rennes.

Santander to Rennes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Rennes by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
6h 50m
€90–281
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Rennes - Bus Station
15h
€27–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to RennesFlixBus N1721 / ...
13h 50m
€38–100
Drive 853.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rennes853.1 km
8h 38m
€134–194
Fly Santander Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)SDR - RNS
5h 31m
€117–477
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BIO - RNS
9h 28m
€101–330
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BIQ - RNS
12h 36m
€162–485

Santander to Rennes by bus

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13h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.8 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Rennes, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Rennes via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) 5 times a week.

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