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RennesStation
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ParisAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV
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First train
05:33
Last train
22:35
Travel duration
1h 57m
Daily departures
32
Departure station
Rennes
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direct
Arrival station
Paris
Ticket price
from $15
Fastest trip
1h 27m
Longest trip
4h 24m
Trains to Rennes
Inbound trains arrive in Rennes mainly at Rennes station. TGV INOUI services from Paris Montparnasse reach Rennes in around 1h25m on the fastest direct departures. Trains from Le Mans arrive in about 50m, while services from Nantes take around 1h15m. Northbound regional services from Saint-Malo reach Rennes in roughly 55m. From western Brittany, trains from Vannes arrive in about 1h20m, Lorient services take around 1h35m, Brest services reach Rennes in around 2h, and Quimper services take about 2h15m. Some TER Bretagne trains also stop at Pontchaillou or Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande when approaching the Rennes area.
Visiting Rennes
Rennes is the principal rail hub in Brittany, located on the high-speed corridor between western France and Paris. The city has one main long-distance train station, Rennes, with additional regional stops such as Pontchaillou and Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande serving local rail movements. SNCF Voyageurs is the main operator, using TGV INOUI, OUIGO, and TER Bretagne services.
Trains from Rennes include high-speed services toward Paris Montparnasse and onward parts of the national network, regional TER Bretagne trains across Brittany, and intercity-style regional links toward the Loire-Atlantique area. Rennes station is the main train station for long-distance departures, while TER services also use nearby stops for local trips within the metropolitan area.
Rail routes from Rennes run east toward Paris and Le Mans, south toward Nantes, north toward Saint-Malo, and west across Brittany toward Brest, Quimper, Vannes, and Lorient. Trains to Rennes use the same corridors, making the city the main rail interchange for many western France itineraries. Book trains from and to Rennes online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Rennes
From Rennes station, TGV INOUI and OUIGO services run east on the high-speed corridor toward Paris Montparnasse, with connections at Le Mans and onward access across the SNCF network. Some long-distance trains continue beyond Paris-area routes or link Rennes with other major French cities through connecting services.
Regional TER Bretagne trains from Rennes spread across Brittany and western France. Northbound services run toward Saint-Malo, westbound routes serve Vannes, Lorient, Quimper, and Brest, and southbound services link Rennes with Nantes. These regional trains make Rennes the main interchange between high-speed arrivals and local rail routes across Brittany.
Rennes
Rennes is the administrative capital of Brittany and a major university city with a compact historic center around Place Sainte-Anne and the Parlement de Bretagne. Rennes station, rebuilt around the high-speed line opening, sits south of the center and connects with the metro, regional TER trains, and local buses.
Rennes
Station
1h 57m
Paris
Paris is France's capital and the country's largest rail hub, with different terminals serving different regions. Trains from Rennes arrive at Paris Montparnasse, in the 14th and 15th arrondissements, with metro links to Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Montparnasse-Bienvenue, and central Paris.
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StationParis Gare du Nord
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StationDisneyland Paris
StationAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV
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Destinations from Rennes
Service types from Rennes station
Daytime high-speed services: TGV INOUI and OUIGO from Rennes toward Paris Montparnasse and selected longer-distance SNCF corridors. Regional Brittany services: TER Bretagne trains from Rennes toward Saint-Malo, Vannes, Lorient, Quimper, Brest, and smaller towns across Brittany. Interregional services: TER and connecting SNCF services link Rennes with Nantes and Le Mans for onward travel in western France. Airport services: Rennes Bretagne Airport has no direct rail station, so rail passengers use Rennes station before continuing by local road transport.
Travel from Rennes to Paris by TGV and visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and the Latin Quarter.
Frequency
32 times per day
Rennes
France
1h 57m
Paris
France
Travel from Rennes to Avignon by TGV for the Palais des Papes, Pont Saint-Benezet, and the old city inside the ramparts.
Frequency
2 times per day
Rennes
France
5h 4m
Avignon
France
Travel from Rennes to Le Mans by TGV or TER for the old town, the Roman wall, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit.
Frequency
14 times per day
Rennes
France
1h 2m
Le Mans
France
Travel from Rennes to Lyon by TGV and visit Vieux Lyon, Fourviere, Presqu'ile, and the traboules.
Frequency
4 times per day
Rennes
France
3h 58m
Lyon
France
Travel from Rennes to Marseille by TGV and visit the Vieux-Port, Le Panier, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and Calanques National Park.
Frequency
2 times per day
Rennes
France
5h 44m
Marseille
France
Travel from Rennes to Lille by TGV and visit Grand Place, Vieux-Lille, Palais des Beaux-Arts, and La Piscine in nearby Roubaix.
Frequency
2 times per day
Rennes
France
3h 51m
Lille
France
Travel from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence by TGV and visit Cours Mirabeau, Atelier de Cezanne, and the old town markets.
Frequency
2 times per day
Rennes
France
5h 29m
Aix-en-Provence
France
Travel from Rennes to Brest by TGV INOUI or TER and visit the harbor, Recouvrance, and the Oceanopolis marine center.
Frequency
9 times per day
Rennes
France
2h 10m
Brest
France
Rennes Major Train Stations
Rennes has one main long-distance rail station and several smaller regional stops. Rennes station is the primary hub for TGV INOUI, OUIGO, and TER Bretagne services, handling high-speed trains eastbound and regional trains across Brittany. Pontchaillou serves TER Bretagne trains on the northern side of the city and is mainly used for local and suburban rail trips. Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande is a regional stop southwest of central Rennes, used by selected TER services. Most passengers changing between long-distance and regional trains do so at Rennes station. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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