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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
€83
Average price
€133
Fastest journey
13 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h
Buses per day
11
Distance
628 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rennes to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Geneva will cost around €133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €83.
Of the 11 buses that leave Rennes for Geneva on Fri, Jul 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 628 km distance in an average of 14 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 14 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.
50918 · 57201
5242 · 5709
90400 · 7465
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5242 · 5709
72404
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50918 · 57201Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 390 miles (628 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€67 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price | €164 Average price | €272 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Geneva:
A bus is €97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Geneva costing on average €164.
A bus is €112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Geneva costing on average €179.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €272 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €205. The journey takes 11h 12m versus 8h 12m 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, 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 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €99 |
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Geneva buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 18h40 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 14h20 | 5:30 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
90400 · 7465 | 3:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 17h25 | 8:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5242 · 5709 | 5:05 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 13h30 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 17h10 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 14h35 | 9:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
72404 | 9:55 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 14h20 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 20h45 | 8:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 17h10 | 6:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 16h55 | 11:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 17h25 | 1:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
50918 · 57201 | 9:15 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 14h25 | 11:40 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rennes to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 390 miles (628 km) distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 390 miles (628 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Rennes to Geneva buses use the Rennes, Gare Routière to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Swiss Bakery (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Gare Routière.
Available at Genève, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève, Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Montreux Jazz Café (in the station), La Cuisine (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the bus station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Aéroport.
Available at Genève, Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Aéroport: Elevators, ramps.
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