- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Rennes' main fine arts museum with paintings, archaeology, and antiquities from major European schools in a central historic setting.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Rennes will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lille for Rennes on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 443 km distance in an average of 8 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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50449 · 50086
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Rennes:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Rennes costing on average €101.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €101. The journey takes 7h 29m versus 5h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €41 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Rennes buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53635 · 5241 | 7:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h40 | 4:00 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h40 | 4:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h35 | 6:50 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50917 | 11:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h55 | 7:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h20 | 8:30 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h40 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51802 · 52020 | 1:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h00 | 10:35 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50508 · 50054 | 4:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h20 | 2:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h40 | 3:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h05 | 7:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h20 | 7:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
50449 · 50086 | 4:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h15 | 1:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lille to Rennes run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Rennes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rennes trip today.
Rennes' main fine arts museum with paintings, archaeology, and antiquities from major European schools in a central historic setting.
Science museum known for Brittany collections, natural history, and the famous Crocodile and sundial. Great for families and curious visitors.
Interactive space inside Les Champs Libres covering science, society, and local heritage through changing displays and educational exhibits.
Rennes' best-known park with French gardens, aviary, rose beds, and shaded walks. Ideal for a relaxing break near the center.
Main square of the historic center, lined with half-timbered houses and lively terraces. A perfect starting point for exploring old Rennes.
Elegant royal square with a statue of Louis XIV and harmonious classical façades. One of Rennes' defining urban spaces.
A Breton buckwheat savoury crêpe, usually filled with ham, egg, cheese or local sausage. It is a staple of Rennes crêperies and everyday Breton food culture.
A thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. It is one of Brittany’s best-known sweet traditions and widely enjoyed in Rennes.
A rustic Breton pork sausage, often grilled and served in bread or with galettes. It is closely tied to Rennes market culture, especially around Place des Lices.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative modern cuisine with Breton products, served in an elegant fine dining setting with strong local reputation.
Established Rennes crêperie known for refined Breton galettes and quality cider in a polished but welcoming setting near the historic centre.
Well-known casual crêperie serving traditional galettes, sweet crêpes and Breton cider in a friendly setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many central sights are low cost or free.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis may be rounded up.
Official public transport app
Rennes Gare Routière -> République, Rennes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Rennes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rennes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Rennes buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Rennes, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Rennes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Rennes, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Gare Routière.
Available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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