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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Rennes
Cheapest price
$618
Average price
$628
Fastest journey
9 h 42 m
Average duration
9 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
697 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Rennes will cost around $628 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $618.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Rennes without transferring at least 2 times.
IR 16 2165 | 2165+
8631+
92188:36 AM9h42Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6181One-way2 transfers- IC 1 709 | 709+8631+92188:31 AM9h47Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6231One-way2 transfers
- IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813+86318:04 AM10h14Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6251One-way4 transfers
- IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 2263+8631+92188:36 AM9h42Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6271One-way3 transfers
- IC 81 809 | 809+8631+92188:02 AM10h16Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6461One-way2 transfers
- IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 2263+8631+92188:36 AM9h42Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6271One-way3 transfers
- IR 16 2165 | 2165+8631+92188:36 AM9h42Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6181One-way2 transfers
- IC 1 709 | 709+8631+92188:31 AM9h47Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6231One-way2 transfers
- IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813+86318:04 AM10h14Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6251One-way4 transfers
- IC 81 809 | 809+8631+92188:02 AM10h16Bern Hauptbahnhof6:18 PMRennes station$6461One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $394.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$428 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $327 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 50m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Rennes:
A bus is $310 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Rennes costing on average $410 (€328).
A bus is $329 (€263) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Rennes costing on average $428 (€343).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
Flight takes on average 19h 50m.
You'll arrive about 3h 18m sooner (5h 43m by train vs 9h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $428 (€343) compared to roughly $327 (€262) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bern to Rennes train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Rennes trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 81 809 | 809+9218+8631 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 10h16 | 6:18 PM Rennes station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813+9218 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 10h14 | 6:18 PM Rennes station | 4 transfers | |
| IC 1 709 | 709+9218+8631 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h47 | 6:18 PM Rennes station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 2263+9218+8631 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h42 | 6:18 PM Rennes station | 3 transfers | |
| IR 16 2165 | 2165+9218+8631 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 9h42 | 6:18 PM Rennes station | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Rennes
Switzerland
France
Trains from Bern to Rennes run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $394 (€315) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 15:35. The fastest train covers the 433 miles (697 km) distance in 8h 13m.
Distance 433 miles (697 km) |
Average train duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $394 (€315) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 13m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 3:35 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern to Rennes trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Rennes from $62 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern to Rennes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Rennes by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rennes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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