The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Rennes
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 34 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Rennes will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lyon for Rennes on Thu, Jan 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 22 the direct buses cover the 560 km distance in an average of 7 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jan 22 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.
4750 · 80087
FlixBus · FlixBus
72403
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €147.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €234 Average price |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Lyon to Rennes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Live departures
Lyon to Rennes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Rennes buses for today, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 12h35 | 12:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 22 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 13h45 | 6:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 13h00 | 9:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 15h30 | 1:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 14h20 | 6:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
72403 | 8:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 10h45 | 6:45 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 13h45 | 11:20 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4750 · 80087 | 10:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 14h10 | 12:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Rennes
Buses from Lyon to Rennes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 347 miles (560 km) distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 347 miles (560 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Lyon to RennesYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Rennes with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Rennes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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.

When departing from Lyon, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Rennes, you can end your journey in bus stations like Rennes, Gare Routière and Rennes, Boulevard Solférino.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rennes, Gare Routière, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Parlement de Bretagne, a historic building showcasing 17th-century architecture and serving as the seat of the Breton Parliament
- Parc du Thabor, a large public park featuring beautifully landscaped gardens, greenhouses, and a rose garden
- Rennes Cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral with a neoclassical facade and impressive interior
- Les Champs Libres, a cultural center housing a library, museum, and planetarium
- Place des Lices, a vibrant square known for its Saturday market and medieval half-timbered houses.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes, an art museum housing an extensive collection of European paintings and sculptures
- Marché des Lices, a bustling market offering local produce and goods every Saturday
- Guided walking tour of Rennes, exploring the city's rich history and architecture
- Visit the Rennes Opera House, enjoying a performance in a beautifully restored 19th-century building
- Explore the Vilaine River, taking a leisurely walk or boat ride along its scenic banks.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Lyon to Rennes, follow these tips:
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Rennes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, C2, 11, 12 Metro: A Train: TER, TGV
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