The cheapest and fastest trains from Rennes to Calais
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Calais will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rennes for Calais every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 406 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:005h30Rennes16:30Calais£931One-way0 changes
16:354h40Rennes21:15Calais£1351One-way0 changes
16:354h40Rennes21:15Calais£1351One-way0 changes
11:005h30Rennes16:30Calais£931One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rennes to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a flight costs an average of £160.
Distance: 406 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£106 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £267 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 44m Average total duration 16h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rennes to Calais train times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Calais trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 Rennes | 5h30 | 16:30 Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:35 Rennes | 4h40 | 21:15 Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rennes to Calais
Trains from Rennes to Calais run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 406 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 406 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 21:14 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Rennes to Calais trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Rennes and Calais from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Rennes to Calais train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Calais by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rennes and Calais
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue de Châtillon
- Le Café de Rennes
- L'Embarcadère
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud
- Mercure Rennes Centre Gare
- Novotel Rennes Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro connections
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road leading to the station
- Le Channel
- Restaurant du Golf
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel Meurice
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Eurostar check-in
- Hall 2: TGV and TER platforms
- Hall 3: parking and car rental services
- Bus: Line 1 from Calais city center
- Shuttle services available from Calais ferry terminal
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with 24/7 access
- Le Channel
- Au Cote d'Argent
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Meurice
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Balad'in free bus service connects to various parts of the city.
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