By train
High-speed TGV trains run from Paris-Montparnasse to Rennes in about 1 h 30, continuing to Saint-Malo, Vannes, Lorient, Quimper and Brest. See Paris to Brittany by train.
By ferry
| Route | Typical crossing |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth – Saint-Malo | ~9–11 h |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | ~6–8 h |
| Cork – Roscoff | ~14 h (seasonal) |
| Channel Islands – Saint-Malo | ~1–2 h (seasonal) |
Details in ferries to Brittany.
By air
Brittany's airports are Rennes (RNS), Brest Bretagne (BES), Dinard–Saint-Malo (DNR), Lorient (LRT) and Quimper (UIP), with Nantes Atlantique (NTE) just over the border. Routes from the UK, Ireland and Europe vary by season; many long-haul travellers fly into Paris and take the train.
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By car
Paris to Rennes is about 350 km (3 h 30–4 h). Motorways are tolled until the Breton border; Brittany's dual carriageways (voies express) are free.
Entry requirements
Brittany is in France and the Schengen area. EU and EEA citizens need a valid ID card or passport. Many other nationalities can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, subject to the EU's Entry/Exit System and, once it applies, ETIAS. Check the latest rules for your nationality before you travel.
FAQ
What's the closest airport to Saint-Malo?
Dinard–Saint-Malo (DNR), about 15 km away. Rennes (RNS) is about an hour by car or train.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Brittany?
Yes. TGVs from Paris-Montparnasse reach Rennes in about 1 h 30, with direct trains to Saint-Malo, Brest, Quimper and Vannes.
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