How far is it from Dunkirk to Rennes?

The distance between Dunkirk and Rennes is 569 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dunkirk to Rennes?

The drive from Dunkirk to Rennes takes approximately 6 h by car.

What is the best route from Dunkirk to Rennes?

The fastest route from Dunkirk to Rennes covers 569 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h.

Which direction is Rennes from Dunkirk?

Rennes lies roughly to the south-west of Dunkirk.

Which roads does the route from Dunkirk to Rennes follow?

The drive from Dunkirk to Rennes mainly follows A 16, A 29, A 84. The longest single stretch is 155 km on A 84.

Which towns do you pass between Dunkirk and Rennes?

Towns on the route from Dunkirk to Rennes include Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Caen.

Where can I camp between Dunkirk and Rennes?

Along the route from Dunkirk to Rennes you can stop for the night or service your van at Dunkerque - Rue des chantiers de France, Camping Les Cytises, Aire Camping-Car Park La Rivière-Saint-Sauveur.

Dunkirk Rennes

Distance: 569 kmDrive time: 6 h

Driving from Dunkirk to Rennes takes about 6 h via A 84. The distance is 569 km. The straight-line distance is 437 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Caen, Rennes. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 569 km

1 Depart right onto Place Jean Bart 18 m
2 Continue straight onto Boulevard Alexandre III 432 m
3 Turn left onto Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues 104 m
4 Keep slightly right onto Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues 23 m
5 Turn right onto Avenue Guynemer 44 m
6 Turn left onto Rue de l'Écluse de Bergues 175 m
7 Turn right onto Boulevard Simone Veil 195 m
8 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard Simone Veil 357 m
9 Keep slightly left onto Avenue de Petite-Synthe 340 m
10 Turn left onto Avenue de la Villette 237 m
11 Turn slightly right onto Avenue de la Villette 83 m
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de la Villette 18 m
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenue de la Villette 2 km

14 Enter rotary straight 93 m
15 Exit rotary slightly right 457 m
16 Merge slightly left onto L'Européenne 74 km
17 Continue straight onto Viaduc d'Echinghen (1301 M) 2 km
18 Continue straight onto L'Européenne 68 km
19 Take exit slightly right 2 km
20 Keep slightly right 388 m
21 Merge slightly left 74 km
22 Keep slightly right 84 km
23 Continue straight 8 km
24 Continue straight 16 km
25 Keep slightly right 186 m
26 Keep slightly left 2 km
27 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Normandie 50 km
28 Keep slightly right 548 m
29 Keep slightly left 14 km
30 Take exit slightly right 173 m
31 Keep slightly right 285 m
32 Merge slightly right 91 km
33 Continue straight 11 km
34 Keep slightly left 65 km
35 Keep slightly left onto Porte de Normandie 2 km
36 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Est 2 km
37 Continue straight onto Rocade Nord 6 km
38 Take exit slightly right onto Porte de Beauregard 384 m
39 Merge slightly left 915 m
40 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 61 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rue de Saint-Malo 2 km
42 Turn left onto Rue de l'Hôtel Dieu 233 m
43 Turn sharp right onto Rue d'Antrain 4 m
44 Arrive onto Rue d'Antrain

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The return trip from Rennes to Dunkirk covers roughly the same distance, 569 km.

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Top attractions along the route

Newhaven Ferry Port
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Notre-Dame
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Embarcadère du Chalet des Îles
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Tour-Eiffel
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Place de la Concorde
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Musée d'Orsay
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Louvre
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Petit-Fort-Philippe
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Invalides
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Bateaux-Mouches
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Bateaux Parisiens
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Itchenor Foot Ferry
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Gosport Ferry Terminal
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Ryde Pier Head
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Bembridge Marina
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Fisherman's Pontoon
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Brading Haven Yacht Club
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Portsmouth Harbour
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Duver Marina
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Bembridge Point Beach
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Ryde Hoverport
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Southsea Hoverport
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How far is it from Dunkirk to Rennes?: The distance between Dunkirk and Rennes is 569 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dunkirk to Rennes?: The drive from Dunkirk to Rennes takes approximately 6 h by car.
What is the best route from Dunkirk to Rennes?: The fastest route from Dunkirk to Rennes covers 569 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h.
Which direction is Rennes from Dunkirk?: Rennes lies roughly to the south-west of Dunkirk.
Which roads does the route from Dunkirk to Rennes follow?: The drive from Dunkirk to Rennes mainly follows A 16, A 29, A 84. The longest single stretch is 155 km on A 84.
Which towns do you pass between Dunkirk and Rennes?: Towns on the route from Dunkirk to Rennes include Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Caen.
Where can I camp between Dunkirk and Rennes?: Along the route from Dunkirk to Rennes you can stop for the night or service your van at Dunkerque - Rue des chantiers de France, Camping Les Cytises, Aire Camping-Car Park La Rivière-Saint-Sauveur.

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