Rennes

The capital of Brittany, Rennes, is a city that blends rich history with a strong focus on innovation. Known for its medieval architecture and vibrant student life, it is also a major center for research and science. With over 60,000 students and a thriving tech ecosystem, Rennes is a dynamic city where science, culture, and history coexist. Its prime location also offers easy access to renowned sites like Saint-Malo and Mont Saint-Michel, making it a gateway to Brittany’s most stunning destinations.

How to get there?

Well-connected across France and Europe, we the city can be reached by individual transport or public transport from all major French cities and various European cities via flights. For a greener, hassle-free journey, we recommend using public transport!

By car

Located in the north-western part of France the city is accessible by car via the E8 from Nantes, and the A11 and A81 from Paris.

By train

We recommend travelling to Rennes by train. You can use the high speed trains (TGV) from Paris but also from Lille, Marseille, Lyon or Nantes. There are 21 connections offered daily from Paris Montparnasse taking 1.5h to 2h. For more information and redirection to the French railway company website (SNCF), see the links below:

By plane

The Aéroport Rennes Bretagne is a local airport with direct connections within France and selected European cities like London, Dublin or Amsterdam. It is located in the South-West of the city and connected to the city center by public train and bus routes.

The most convenient connection is busline C6 departing every 10 minutes at the airport. It takes approx. 30 minutes to the city center (bus stop République) and approx. 45 minutes to the nearest bus stop to reach the Inria’s conference center. Other possible connections are:

Bus C7 from bus stop Air Libre to République (+ possible switch to C4 to Tournebride at République)
Regional train (TER) from Saint-Jaques-de-la-Lande station to Gare de Rennes

For additional location information, see the map below. Exact departure times can be found at the website of the public transport provider STAR.