Taxi Brest → Rennes
Your Brest → Rennes transfer at €270 — €340. 245 km via the N12/N164.
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Distance
245 km
Duration
2h30
Estimated price
270 — 340 €
Availability
24/7
The Brest — Rennes journey is the great crossing of Brittany, linking the tip of Finistere to the regional capital across 245 km of landscapes that encapsulate the diversity of the Armorican peninsula. Brest, city of the French Navy and gateway to the Atlantic, contrasts with Rennes, a booming service-sector and university metropolis now just 1h27 from Paris by TGV. Two routes are available: the N12 via the north coast (Morlaix, Guingamp, Saint-Brieuc), faster and fully dual carriageway; or the N164 through central Brittany (Carhaix, Loudeac), more scenic but slightly longer. The entire journey is toll-free — Breton expressways carry no tolls, a unique feature in France. Taxis are popular with travellers who miss the last TGV, large families with luggage, professionals commuting between Brittany's two main cities, and tourists wanting cultural stops along the way (parish closes, medieval towns, megalithic sites).
Route
Route Brest → Rennes
Your driver typically takes the N12, the fastest route, crossing all of northern Brittany. Leaving Brest via the Iroise bridge with a final view of the harbour, you cross the Leon plateau — France's vegetable garden (artichokes, cauliflowers, Roscoff pink onions). The road bypasses Morlaix — the monumental two-tier viaduct is visible from the expressway — then enters the Tregor region of pink granite and golden gorse. You pass through Guingamp and its basilica, then along the wooded Trieux valley. After Saint-Brieuc, you glimpse the bay on clear days, then the road heads through Lamballe and Jugon-les-Lacs. The final stretch crosses bocage country at the gates of Rennes. Arrival is via the northern ring road serving the TGV station, historic centre and southern districts. Allow 2h30 normally and up to 3h05 on Friday evenings or peak holiday departures.
Main route: N12/N164 — Gratuit (voies express bretonnes)
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Brest → Rennes
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Brest → Rennes route
For this 2h30 journey, feel free to request a break: Morlaix (viaduct, cafe), Guingamp (basilica) or Saint-Brieuc (bay, creperie) are excellent stopping points. Your driver adapts the route to your wishes. If arriving in Rennes for a TGV connection, share your train time when booking — your driver will adjust departure from Brest with a safety margin. Rennes' historic centre is worth exploring: the half-timbered houses on Place des Lices, the Brittany Parliament, the Champs Libres museum and the Saturday market at Les Lices (one of France's largest) are unmissable. If taking the N164, the Monts d'Arree (Brittany's highest point, 385 m) and Huelgoat forest (legendary granite chaos) are worth a detour.
Tolls: Gratuit (voies express bretonnes)
Pricing
Taxi fare Brest → Rennes
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
270 — 340 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
311 — 391 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
297 — 374 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Brest to Rennes?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TGV Brest — Rennes costs 30 to 55 euros and takes about 2h to 2h30, with 6-8 trains daily. It is the fastest option for a solo traveller. BreizhGo/FlixBus connects Brest to Rennes for 15-25 euros in 3h30-4h. BlaBlaCar offers rides from 15 euros. The TaxiNeo taxi at 270 — 340 euros is the comfort solution for groups and families. For 4 passengers (68-85 euros per person), it becomes competitive against the TGV, with the advantages of door-to-door service, schedule flexibility and the possibility of tourist stops en route.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
270 — 340 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
440 €
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
See also
Similar routes
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Brest → Rennes
The N12 via the north (Morlaix, Guingamp, Saint-Brieuc) is the fastest: 245 km in 2h30. The N164 through central Brittany is more scenic but adds about 15 minutes.
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