Can we stop in Broceliande forest?

Yes, a detour through the Paimpont-Broceliande forest is possible (supplement to be agreed). The Val sans Retour, Merlin's Tomb and the Barenton Fountain are the most visited sites.

Is the N166 toll-free?

Yes, the N166 Vannes — Ploermel is a toll-free Breton expressway, like all Breton expressways. No tolls on the entire journey.

How long does it take during rush hour?

The journey can reach 1h30 during Rennes rush hours (8-9am and 5-7pm) due to ring road congestion. Outside these times, allow 70 minutes.

Can the taxi pick me up from my hotel in Vannes?

Yes, your driver collects you from your chosen address in Vannes: hotel, home, station or marina. Door-to-door service guaranteed.

115 km · 70 min

Taxi Vannes → Rennes

Your Vannes → Rennes transfer at €120 — €150. 115 km via the N166.

115 km70 minFrom 120 — 150 €

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Distance

115 km

Duration

1h10

Estimated price

120 — 150 €

Availability

24/7

The Vannes to Rennes journey crosses the heart of inland Morbihan and skirts the legendary Broceliande forest, a key setting in Arthurian mythology. Vannes, with its medieval ramparts, marina on the Gulf of Morbihan and cobbled lanes, is one of Brittany's most attractive cities. Rennes, the regional capital, is a booming university and technology metropolis known for its historic half-timbered centre (Place des Lices, Rue Saint-Georges), its Lices market — France's second-largest — and its vibrant cultural scene (Transmusicales in December, Mythos festival in spring). Rennes station, a major TGV hub just 1h25 from Paris, makes it a strategic connection point for Morbihan travellers. The taxi is popular with business travellers heading to Rennes tech parks, university students, families connecting with TGV services and tourists wishing to combine a visit to the Gulf of Morbihan with exploring the Breton capital.

Route

Route Vannes → Rennes

Your driver leaves Vannes on the N166 towards Ploermel, a toll-free dual carriageway. The first kilometres cross the rolling countryside of inland Morbihan with its hedgerows, ponds and traditional granite farmhouses. You pass near Elven, where the medieval Largouet castle raises its imposing towers — the tallest medieval tower in France at 57 metres. After Ploermel, a former ducal town with its Saint-Armel church and Lac au Duc (250 hectares), the road skirts the southern edge of the Paimpont-Broceliande forest. Deciduous woods (oaks, beeches, chestnuts) stretch as far as the eye can see. The N166 then joins the N24 for the final kilometres into Rennes, arriving via the southern ring road before reaching the city centre or station. The journey takes 70 minutes normally and can reach 1h30 during Rennes rush hours (8-9am and 5-7pm).

Main route: N166 — Gratuit (voie express bretonne)

Points of interest along the way

N166

Forêt de Brocéliande

Ploërmel

Capitale bretonne

Practical tips

Our tips for Vannes → Rennes

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Vannes → Rennes route

If you have time, request a detour through the Paimpont-Broceliande forest (supplement to be agreed): the Val sans Retour offers a spectacular 2-hour hike through purple heathland and red schist rocks overlooking a mysterious lake. The Golden Tree sculpture, erected after the 1990 fire, marks the entrance. Merlin's Tomb and the Barenton Fountain, two legendary sites, are accessible via short forest paths. In Rennes, the Lices market (Saturday mornings, Place des Lices) is an unmissable gastronomic event with over 300 stalls: Cancale oysters, buckwheat galettes, churned butter and farmhouse cider. The Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rennes (Place de la Mairie) houses a fine collection spanning ancient Egypt to Picasso.

Tolls: Gratuit (voie express bretonne)

Pricing

Taxi fare Vannes → Rennes

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

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

120 — 150 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

138 — 173 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

132 — 165 €

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

Transport comparison

How to get from Vannes to Rennes?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TER Vannes — Rennes costs about €18 and takes 1h to 1h20 depending on stops. Frequency is good: roughly one train per hour on weekdays. The BreizhGo bus links both cities for about €8 in 1h45. BlaBlaCar offers rides from €7. The TaxiNeo taxi at €120 — €150 provides door-to-door service and full flexibility, particularly for TGV connections at Rennes. For 3-4 passengers, the cost works out to €30-50 per person, reasonable for a direct and comfortable transfer with luggage.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

120 — 150 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

195 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Vannes Taxi Rennes