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Transfers from Rennes Bretagne Airport

Rennes is a quarter of an hour away, Saint-Malo an hour, the Mont-Saint-Michel an hour and a half: the airport is the gateway to northern Brittany.

IATA code RNSTerminals Single terminalDistance from Rennes ≈ 8 km
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Passengers 2 passengers · 2 suitcases

Fixed price, tolls and waiting time included · Free cancellation up to 24 h before

  • Fixed price, everything includedVAT, tolls, luggage: the price you see is the price you pay.
  • Flight trackingYour chauffeur adjusts the time if your flight lands early or late.
  • 60 min free waiting timeTime to collect your luggage without rushing.
  • Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pick-up.
From Rennes Bretagne Airport

7 destinations served

Distances and journey times are taken from the road route, excluding traffic. The price for each vehicle class appears as soon as you enter your date.

The airport

Rennes Bretagne Airport

Rennes Bretagne handled 507,000 passengers in 2025 (DGAC). The terminal, at Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, takes a few minutes to cross.

Many travellers carry on to the Côte d’Émeraude or the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel: we fix the price of those journeys when you book, tolls included.

IATA codeRNS
TerminalsSingle terminal
Distance from Rennes≈ 8 km
Passengers in 2025507,176 (DGAC)
Meeting point

Where to find your chauffeur

  1. 1Collect your luggage and walk through the arrivals exit.
  2. 2Your chauffeur is waiting in the hall, holding a board with your name on it.
  3. 3He walks you to the vehicle and loads your luggage.

The taxi rank is directly at the exit from the arrivals hall. The airport indicates no specific private hire area: agree a meeting point with the chauffeur (arrivals hall or drop-off).

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How do you get to central Rennes from Rennes Bretagne Airport?

So that you can choose with the facts to hand, here are the other options from this airport, with their official sources.

Taxi, public transport or private chauffeur?
ModeTimePricesAdvantagesDrawbacks
Taxi Quality-charter taxis at the arrivals exit. Indicative fare: about €18 by day, €20 at night to central Rennes (luggage and pet surcharges possible). Source: Rennes Bretagne airport official site Variable€18–20
  • Available without booking
  • Door to door
  • Queues at peak times
  • Luggage or pet surcharge in some cases
Bus Route C6 (STAR): central Rennes (République station) in about 20 minutes, every day. Single-journey ticket €1.70, valid for 1 hour (STAR network fare guide). Source: star.fr ≈ 20 min€1.70 a ticket
  • The cheapest option
  • Multiple stops, subject to traffic
  • Reduced service in the evening and on Sundays
Train No station on site. Rennes station about 9 km away (TGV to Paris ≈1h25), reached by bus connection. Source: Bourse des Vols (airport guide) VariableNot published
  • Unaffected by traffic
  • Frequent departures
  • Suitcases to carry up and down stairs
  • A change of line, then a walk to the address
Novalia private chauffeurRecommended20 minFixed price, everything included
  • Fixed price: tolls, VAT and luggage included
  • Meet and greet at baggage reclaim
  • Flight tracking and 60 min of free waiting time
  • Door to door, child seat on request
  • Must be booked in advance.

Public transport times and fares are taken from the operators’ official websites and given as a guide: they may change without notice. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.

Your arrival

From landing to your door, without waiting

  1. You book in two minutes

    Route, date, vehicle: the fixed price appears before you pay.

  2. We track your flight

    Early or late, the pick-up time adjusts on its own.

  3. Met at the exit

    Your chauffeur is waiting with a board bearing your name.

  4. Straight to your address

    Door to door, no detours, at the agreed price.

A chauffeur’s advice

What we know about Rennes Bretagne Airport

  • Neither Mont-Saint-Michel nor Saint-Malo is served by a direct line from the airport: a private transfer saves the change in central Rennes.
  • On Sundays, bus frequencies are reduced: booking a taxi or a private hire car in advance is advisable for late arrivals.
Frequently asked questions

About transfers from Rennes Bretagne Airport

Is there a direct train from Rennes Airport?

No, the airport has no station of its own. Rennes station is about 9 km away, linked by bus with one change.

How long does the bus journey to central Rennes take?

About 20 minutes on line C6 to the République stop, according to the airport’s official website.

What does a taxi cost between the airport and central Rennes?

About €18 by day and €20 at night, according to the airport’s figures (excluding surcharges).

Is the price shown final?

Yes. The price shown is the price you pay: VAT, tolls, luggage and free waiting time included. Traffic changes nothing.

Do the chauffeurs speak English?

Yes: Novalia chauffeurs speak French and English. The welcome in the arrivals hall and the conversation during the journey happen in either language. The confirmation, the name board and the tracking link are written, so they can be read and translated at any time.

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes, up to 24 hours before the pick-up time: you are refunded in full. After that, the fare remains payable.

Vehicles

Vehicles available at Rennes Bretagne Airport

Four classes, from a straightforward transfer to an eight-seat van. A fixed price for each class, shown before payment.

All ranges

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Economy

3 3

Toyota Corolla, Škoda Octavia or similar

A recent sedan, air-conditioned and spotless, for everyday journeys: city centre, train station, airport.

Book Economy

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Sedan

Recommended
3 3

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar

Leather, chilled water, USB-C charging and a chauffeur in uniform: the sedan for a business meeting as much as for a five-star hotel.

Book Sedan

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First Class Van

Premium
6 6

Mercedes V-Class or similar

Leather seats, tinted windows, room for the luggage: the choice of teams, families and yacht crews.

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Standard Van

8 8

Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Custom or similar

For groups of eight: one chauffeur, one price, everyone arrives together.

Book Standard Van

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The price you see is the price you pay

The price is calculated for your exact journey, then signed: it cannot change between the quote and the payment. VAT, tolls and free waiting time included, with no night or luggage surcharge.

No surprise charges: the card is debited once only, at the time of booking.

Free cancellation and invoice

Cancel at no charge up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded to the original payment method. A PDF invoice is available from your account.

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Your chauffeur at Rennes Bretagne Airport

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