- RegionÎle-de-France
- To Rennes~1 h 30 by TGV
- StationParis-Montparnasse
- AirportsCDG, Orly
Paris is the natural start or end point for a Brittany trip. Trains to Brittany leave from Gare Montparnasse, and the fastest TGVs reach Rennes in about 1 hour 30.
Train times from Paris-Montparnasse
| To | Fastest TGV (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Rennes | 1 h 25 – 1 h 35 |
| Saint-Malo | 2 h 15 – 2 h 30 |
| Vannes | 2 h 30 |
| Lorient | 2 h 50 – 3 h |
| Quimper | 3 h 30 – 4 h |
| Brest | 3 h 30 – 4 h |
| Nantes | 2 h |
Book on SNCF Connect; low-cost OUIGO trains also run on some routes. From Charles de Gaulle airport, a few TGVs run directly to Rennes and Nantes without crossing Paris. Full details in Paris to Brittany by train.
By car
Paris to Rennes is about 350 km, roughly 3 h 30 to 4 hours via the A11 and A81 motorways (tolls apply until the Breton border; Brittany's dual carriageways are toll-free).
A Paris stopover
Two or three days in Paris pair well with a week in Brittany. If you're short on time, stay near Montparnasse for an easy departure, and consider a day trip to Versailles. Our sister site Seek Holidays covers package options.
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