- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Major fine arts museum with collections ranging from Antiquity to modern art, including works by Rubens, Picasso and regional painters.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Buses per day
13
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 $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lille for Rennes on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 443 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 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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50508 · 50054
51802 · 52020
50917
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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 $22. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $169 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 $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Rennes costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $169 (€138) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124 (€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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Rennes buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h35 | 1:35 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50449 · 50086 | 4:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h15 | 1:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h00 | 2:30 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 9h50 | 8:30 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50917 | 11:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h55 | 7:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h30 | 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 | 5:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h00 | 2:00 AM 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 $22 (€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 $22 (€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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Discover the best of Rennes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rennes trip today.
Major fine arts museum with collections ranging from Antiquity to modern art, including works by Rubens, Picasso and regional painters.
Large cultural complex housing the Musée de Bretagne, the Espace des sciences and a major library; one of Rennes's key cultural venues.
Museum of Breton history and society, located inside Les Champs Libres, with strong exhibits on regional identity, daily life and heritage.
The old town's network of medieval streets and half-timbered houses, ideal for wandering and photography.
Large historic square famous for its Saturday market, one of the liveliest and most local experiences in Rennes.
Rennes's best-known park, combining French gardens, an English-style park, aviaries and a rose garden.
Rennes’ iconic street food: a grilled pork sausage wrapped in a buckwheat galette, especially popular at markets and football matches.
A savory buckwheat crêpe from Brittany, commonly filled with ham, egg, cheese, mushrooms, or regional ingredients. A staple meal across Rennes.
A classic Breton sweet crêpe served with butter and sugar. Simple, traditional, and found in nearly every crêperie in Rennes.
Recognized bistronomic restaurant in Rennes offering refined seasonal French cuisine with a more contemporary, intimate atmosphere.
Popular modern restaurant in Rennes known for polished seasonal cooking, natural wines, and a relaxed but fashionable setting.
Well-known Rennes crêperie famous for creative galettes and stylish décor near the historic center. A reliable choice for a classic Breton meal.
Moderate for France. Casual meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés or rounding up 5-10% in restaurants for great service is appreciated.
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