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 €30 - €130 and takes 16h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Rennes is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs €130 - €200.

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 14h 30m.

How far is it from Santander to Rennes?

The distance between Santander and Rennes is 866 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 14h 30m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 14h 30m 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.

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?

Book your Santander to Rennes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 918+ hotels available in Rennes.

Santander to Rennes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Rennes by bus, car, plane, or train

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 Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to RennesFlixBus 711 / ...
14h 30m
€43–117
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Laredo
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Rennes - Bus Station
16h 14m
€30–130
Drive 853.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Rennes853.1 km
8h 38m
€135–195
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BIQ - RNS
17h 25m
€155–479
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
€101–406
Fly Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
8h 55m
€100–370
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BIO - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
10h 38m
€96–331
Bus, train to Toulouse-Blagnac 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 train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)TLS - RNS
12h 27m
€127–425

Santander to Rennes by bus

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14h 30mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 866.4 km
Duration: 14h 30m

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 14h 30m.

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