Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 11:10 and travel via Brussels and Massy: 9h21 with 2 changes, which is usually easy to make.
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All trains from Amsterdam to Rennes
Tickets for the 14:40 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Brussels and Massy.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 11:10 and covers about 863 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 6h16 on the train plus 3h05 changing trains, averaging 138 km/h.
- 11:10
13:06EST 9340 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 1h57.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 15:03
17:34003B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Massy TGV2h31 · ± 340 km · 3 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Massy TGV: 1h08.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 18:42
20:31081A · SNCF
Massy TGV → Rennes1h49 · ± 312 km · 2 intermediate stops · through France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 12:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9340 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
- Border Belgium → France: around 17:15 (6h05 after departure), on the 003B between Bruxelles Midi and Massy TGV.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10 | 20:31 | 9h21 | 2 | Brussels, Massy | Recommended |
| 14:40 | 21:29 | 6h49 | 1 | Brussels | Fastest |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 7h14 | ± 4h05 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 29 kg | ± 91 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (6h49) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h55 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 832 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 719 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Rennes?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Rennes takes 6h49. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Rennes?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels or Massy.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Rennes?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Rennes?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Rennes pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Rennes?
By rail it is about 863 km; as the crow flies 666 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Rennes?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 12:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9340 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → France: around 17:15 (6h05 after departure), on the 003B between Bruxelles Midi and Massy TGV.
