Can I visit the Henriot pottery on arrival?

Yes, the Henriot-Quimper workshops are in the city centre. Your driver can drop you directly there. Guided tour: €7.50, 1h.

Can the taxi continue to the Pointe du Raz?

Yes, the Pointe du Raz is 45 km from Quimper (40 min). We offer hourly hire to visit Cap Sizun and the Pointe du Raz.

Are there tolls on the route?

No, the entire Rennes — Quimper route uses toll-free Breton expressways. No tolls at all.

Can we stop at Quimperlé on the way?

Yes, Quimperlé (30 km before Quimper) is a lovely stop with its Sainte-Croix Abbey and town centre at the confluence of two rivers. A 20-30 min stop is possible.

215 km · 140 min

Taxi Rennes → Quimper

Your Rennes → Quimper transfer at €250 — €310. 215 km via the N24 and N165.

215 km140 minFrom 250 — 310 €

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Distance

215 km

Duration

2h20

Estimated price

250 — 310 €

Availability

24/7

Quimper is the historic capital of Cornouaille, the most authentically Breton part of Brittany. Nestled at the confluence of the Steïr and the Odet (the 'most beautiful river in France' according to locals), the city charms with its twin-spired Saint-Corentin Cathedral (13th-15th century), flower-decked footbridges spanning the Odet, medieval half-timbered lanes and the famous Henriot-Quimper pottery workshops, hand-painting their trademark Petit Breton designs since 1690. Quimper pulses with Breton culture: the Festival de Cornouaille (July) is the oldest Breton music and dance festival (1923), with giant fest-noz ceilidhs, bagadoù concerts (Breton pipe bands) and traditional dances. The city is also the gateway to the Bigouden country (Breton headdresses), Cap Sizun (Pointe du Raz) and the Bay of Audierne. Taxis from Rennes are popular with cultural tourists, pottery visitors and travellers in transit to Brittany's western tip.

Route

Route Rennes → Quimper

From Rennes, your driver takes the N24 towards Lorient, crossing the Forest of Brocéliande (Paimpont) and Ploërmel. Near Locminé, you join the N165 (Nantes — Brest route) towards Quimper. The N165 runs inland of the Morbihan coast, passing Hennebont and north Lorient, then enters the Finistère at Quimperlé — a pretty town at the confluence of the Isole and Ellé, dominated by Sainte-Croix Abbey. The landscape evolves gradually: after the Morbihan hedgerows, you enter the southern Finistère hills with woods, steep-sided rivers and granite farms. Arrival in Quimper is from the east, following the Odet to the town centre. The journey takes 2h20 normally and can reach 2h50 in summer. The entire route is toll-free.

Main route: N24 puis N165 — Gratuit (voies express bretonnes)

Points of interest along the way

N24

N165

Cornouaille

Faïencerie

Cathédrale

Practical tips

Our tips for Rennes → Quimper

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Rennes → Quimper route

The Henriot-Quimper pottery workshops (guided tour €7.50, 1h) are unmissable: watch pieces being hand-painted and buy at factory-shop prices. Saint-Corentin Cathedral (free) is a Breton Gothic masterpiece — note its slightly curved nave, a unique feature. The Breton departmental museum (€5, in the former bishop's palace) traces Brittany's history and art. Quimper market (Saturday mornings, Halles Saint-François) is one of Brittany's finest: cider, crepes, Guémené andouille sausage, kouign-amann. For crepes, Ty Coz or Au Vieux Quimper are institutions. The Festival de Cornouaille (3rd week of July) is a major Breton cultural event. From Quimper, the Pointe du Raz (45 km, classified Grand Site de France) and Concarneau (23 km) are easily accessible excursions.

Tolls: Gratuit (voies express bretonnes)

Pricing

Taxi fare Rennes → Quimper

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

250 — 310 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

288 — 357 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

275 — 341 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Rennes to Quimper?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TGV Rennes — Quimper costs €30-55 and takes 2h10 to 2h40 depending on trains. There are 5-6 trains daily, sometimes with a change at Lorient. Quimper station is in the city centre. The BreizhGo bus links Rennes to Quimper for about €15 in 3h30. Carpooling offers rides from €15. The TaxiNeo taxi at €250 — €310 is the door-to-door solution with no schedule constraints. For 3-4 passengers (€63-103 per person), the taxi is competitive against the TGV, with added flexibility.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

250 — 310 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

390 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Rennes Taxi Quimper