- 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
$17
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orléans to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Rennes will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 4 buses that leave Orléans for Rennes on Tue, Aug 04, 4 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 267 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $248 Average price |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orléans to Rennes:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Rennes costing on average $81.
A bus is $216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Rennes costing on average $248.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Flight takes on average 6h 58m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 8h15 | 1:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51060 · 52198 | 6:25 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 8h05 | 2:30 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50452 · 5241 | 7:30 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 8h30 | 4:00 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 8h30 | 4:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
3158 · 50917 | 10:00 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 9h25 | 7:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 7h45 | 7:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 9h40 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
53634 · 52020 | 1:45 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 8h50 | 10:35 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50818 · 50054 | 4:45 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 9h15 | 2:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 9h40 | 3:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 8h50 | 7:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Orléans to Rennes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 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 Orléans 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 Orléans to Rennes buses use the Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération to Rennes, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Orléans and Rennes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou is 3 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou 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), Boulangerie Pompidou (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
Available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: 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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