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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Major fine arts museum with collections ranging from Antiquity to modern art, including works by Rubens, Picasso and regional painters.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisieux to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 15m Average total duration 23h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisieux to Rennes:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisieux to Rennes costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisieux to Rennes costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Flight takes on average 23h 15m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.46 (€-12.65). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lisieux to Rennes trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:04 PM Lisieux | 4h54 | 5:58 PM Rennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lisieux to Rennes run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 6:18 AM |
Last train 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Major fine arts museum with collections ranging from Antiquity to modern art, including works by Rubens, Picasso and regional painters.
Large cultural complex housing the Musée de Bretagne, the Espace des sciences and a major library; one of Rennes's key cultural venues.
Museum of Breton history and society, located inside Les Champs Libres, with strong exhibits on regional identity, daily life and heritage.
The old town's network of medieval streets and half-timbered houses, ideal for wandering and photography.
Large historic square famous for its Saturday market, one of the liveliest and most local experiences in Rennes.
Rennes's best-known park, combining French gardens, an English-style park, aviaries and a rose garden.
Rennes’ iconic street food: a grilled pork sausage wrapped in a buckwheat galette, especially popular at markets and football matches.
A savory buckwheat crêpe from Brittany, commonly filled with ham, egg, cheese, mushrooms, or regional ingredients. A staple meal across Rennes.
A classic Breton sweet crêpe served with butter and sugar. Simple, traditional, and found in nearly every crêperie in Rennes.
Recognized bistronomic restaurant in Rennes offering refined seasonal French cuisine with a more contemporary, intimate atmosphere.
Popular modern restaurant in Rennes known for polished seasonal cooking, natural wines, and a relaxed but fashionable setting.
Well-known Rennes crêperie famous for creative galettes and stylish décor near the historic center. A reliable choice for a classic Breton meal.
Moderate for France. Casual meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés or rounding up 5-10% in restaurants for great service is appreciated.
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