- 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
$70
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
15 h 50 m
Average duration
16 h 2 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
765 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Rennes will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 14 buses that leave Marseille for Rennes on Fri, Jul 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 765 km distance in an average of 16 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 16 h 15 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.
50756 · 50913
58074 · 50054
5808 · 52195
51027
FlixBus · FlixBus
51027
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
5808 · 52195
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $140 Average price | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Rennes:
A bus is $26 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Rennes costing on average $87 (€87).
A bus is $78 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Rennes costing on average $140 (€140).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 15h 40m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€61) compared to roughly $241 (€241) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $180 (€180). The journey takes 15h 40m versus 9h 59m 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.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Rennes buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 15h50 | 6:30 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h05 | 7:35 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 20h25 | 1:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51012 · 80087 | 6:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 19h20 | 1:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5808 · 52195 | 9:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h10 | 1:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 17h00 | 2:30 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50756 · 50913 | 11:45 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 19h30 | 7:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h40 | 7:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51048 · 50026 | 2:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 19h25 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
58074 · 50054 | 7:05 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h55 | 2:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 19h00 | 3:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50486 · 53024 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h45 | 7:20 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50881 · 72403 | 1:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h35 | 7:45 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Marseille to Rennes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 15h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€37) but you can travel from only $20 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 475 miles (765 km) distance in 15h 50m.
Distance 475 miles (765 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€37) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 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 Marseille 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 Marseille to Rennes buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Rennes, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Rennes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station), Bistro Provence (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
Available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Elevators, ramps.
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence is 3 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering cash withdrawal services.
Ticket office support is available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence.
Available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: 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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