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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 on Sep 20
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$51
Fastest journey on Sep 20
9 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
9 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 20
12
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tours to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Rennes will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Tours to Rennes without transferring at least once.
51060 · 52198
95926 · 50086
3160 · 52020
95927 · 51027
50818 · 50054
FlixBus · FlixBus
95926 · 50086
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
51060 · 52198Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Tours to Rennes:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Rennes costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 6h 46m versus 2h 36m 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.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Rennes buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h15 | 7:35 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
95927 · 51027 | 12:45 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 12h00 | 12:45 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 50086 | 4:10 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h10 | 1:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51060 · 52198 | 5:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h30 | 2:30 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4761 · 50917 | 7:45 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 11h40 | 7:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h30 | 7:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h05 | 7:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
95919 · 50026 | 10:20 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 11h50 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 11h35 | 10:35 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 52020 | 12:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h05 | 10:35 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50818 · 50054 | 3:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h40 | 2:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h25 | 3:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tours to Rennes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:45 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.
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 Tours 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 Tours to Rennes buses use the Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 to Rennes, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Tours and Rennes 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.
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