Rennes to Brussels train with TGV

Thu, May 28
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rennes to Brussels

Showing times and prices for May 28

Cheapest price

$87

Average price

$216

Fastest journey

4 h 5 m

Average duration

4 h 8 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

531 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rennes to Brussels will cost around $216 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.

Fast trains

Of the 36 trains that leave Rennes for Brussels on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .

On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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.

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9884
    6:24 AM4h45
    Rennes station
    11:09 AMBrussels-Midi
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9429+SNCF8052
    7:48 AM4h29
    Rennes station
    12:17 PMBrussels-Midi
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF8072+Eurostar9317
    5:29 AM4h48
    Rennes station
    10:17 AMBrussels-Midi
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF8088+Eurostar9393
    6:35 PM4h12
    Rennes station
    10:47 PMBrussels-Midi
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF8060+Eurostar9341
    10:12 AM4h05
    Rennes station
    2:17 PMBrussels-Midi
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $135.

Distance: 329 miles (531 km)

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Flight
Driving

$175

Average price

$52

Average price

Cheapest

$380

Average price

$189

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

TGV

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Brussels:

A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Brussels costing on average $175 (€141).

A bus is $328 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Brussels costing on average $380 (€307).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rennes and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Brussels among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 46m faster (4h 33m by train vs 7h 19m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($175 (€141) vs $189 (€153)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Rennes to Brussels train times

The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Brussels trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SNCF8088+Eurostar93936:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
10:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Thursday, May 28
SNCF8072+Eurostar93175:29 AM Rennes station
4h48
10:17 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8072+Eurostar93175:29 AM Rennes station
4h48
10:17 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF | TGV INOUI98846:24 AM Rennes station
4h45
11:09 AM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
SNCF8680+Eurostar93216:35 AM Rennes station
4h14
10:49 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8680+Eurostar93216:35 AM Rennes station
4h14
10:49 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Eurostar9423+SNCF87907:00 AM Rennes station
4h17
11:17 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8080+Eurostar94237:00 AM Rennes station
4h17
11:17 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8080+Eurostar94237:00 AM Rennes station
4h17
11:17 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8790+Eurostar94237:00 AM Rennes station
4h17
11:17 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8052+Eurostar93297:48 AM Rennes station
4h29
12:17 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8052+Eurostar94297:48 AM Rennes station
4h29
12:17 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8052+Eurostar93297:48 AM Rennes station
4h29
12:17 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8052+Eurostar94297:48 AM Rennes station
4h29
12:17 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8604+Eurostar93338:35 AM Rennes station
4h12
12:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8704+Eurostar93338:35 AM Rennes station
4h12
12:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8606+Eurostar93399:35 AM Rennes station
4h09
1:44 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8706+Eurostar93399:35 AM Rennes station
4h09
1:44 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8606+Eurostar94399:35 AM Rennes station
4h09
1:44 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8706+Eurostar94399:35 AM Rennes station
4h09
1:44 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8060+Eurostar934110:12 AM Rennes station
4h05
2:17 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8610+Eurostar945111:35 AM Rennes station
4h13
3:48 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8610+Eurostar935111:35 AM Rennes station
4h13
3:48 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8710+Eurostar945111:35 AM Rennes station
4h13
3:48 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8710+Eurostar935111:35 AM Rennes station
4h13
3:48 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8084+Eurostar94631:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
5:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8720+Eurostar93631:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
5:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8720+Eurostar94631:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
5:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8084+Eurostar93631:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
5:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8722+Eurostar94753:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
7:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8622+Eurostar94753:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
7:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF12230+Eurostar93814:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
8:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF12230+Eurostar94814:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
8:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8630+Eurostar94814:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
8:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8630+Eurostar93814:35 PM Rennes station
4h12
8:47 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
SNCF8634+Eurostar93875:35 PM Rennes station
4h09
9:44 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rennes to Brussels

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Trains from Rennes to Brussels run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 329 miles (531 km) distance in 3h 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $24 (€19)
Distance
329 miles (531 km)
Average train duration
4h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$87 (€70)
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
3h 47m
First train
5:53 AM
Last train
7:06 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
91 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $24 (€19)

Train companies: TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Rennes to Brussels trainsTGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Rennes and Brussels from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 39m
Cheapest Price
$99 (€80)
TGV frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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SNCF | TGV INOUI

About
SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a "Bistro TGV INOUI" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 21m
Cheapest Price
$87 (€70)
SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe
Seat reservation
Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free
Quiet zone
Learn more about SNCF | TGV INOUI

FAQs: Trains from Rennes to Brussels

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Rennes to Brussels can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $87 (€70), while the average price is around $175 (€141).
The train from Rennes to Brussels takes 3h 47m and runs 2 per day.
The first train from Rennes to Brussels leaves at 5:53 AM.
The distance by train from Rennes to Brussels is 329 miles (531 km).
The last train from Rennes to Brussels leaves at 7:06 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Rennes to Brussels.
Yes, there is a direct train from Rennes to Brussels. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Rennes to Brussels.
The train station in Rennes that goes to Brussels is Rennes station, which connects to Brussels-Midi.
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Brussels is by bus, with a cost of around $24 (€19).
The train journey from Rennes to Brussels offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with stretches through the picturesque French countryside, including rolling hills and quaint villages, before transitioning to the more urban landscapes of Belgium.
A day trip from Rennes to Brussels is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 47m. The distance is 329 miles (531 km), and there are 2 train trips available per day.
In Brussels, explore the vibrant Marolles district with its antique shops and street art, and enjoy a stroll through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its impressive arches and museums. Sample Belgian chocolates at the city's renowned chocolatiers, and experience the lively Saint-Géry district's trendy bars and cafes. Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house. Don't miss top sights like the opulent Grand Place, Atomium for panoramic views, the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Palace of Brussels, and the Magritte Museum.
For a fulfilling experience in Brussels, plan on spending 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Grand Place, Atomium, and various museums, as well as to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
Yes, you can take the train from Rennes to Brussels.
Since both Rennes and Brussels are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Brussels include Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Lille, Rotterdam.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Brussels among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Brussels, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Grand Place, public transport, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include distraction techniques and fake petitions. It's advisable to stay vigilant, avoid displaying expensive items, and use official taxi services to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Rennes to Brussels

Rennes
Brussels
The major train station for departures in Rennes is Rennes. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rennes for your trip from Rennes to Brussels.
RennesWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
19 Place de la Gare, 35000 Rennes, France
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
10
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue de Châtillon.
Dining
Dining
  • Le Café de Rennes
  • L'Embarcadère
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud
  • Mercure Rennes Centre Gare
  • Novotel Rennes Centre Gare
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 520 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for TGV and regional trains
  • Hall 2: local train platforms
  • Hall 3: metro connections
Public transit options for Rennes
  • Metro: Line A
  • Bus: Several lines available
PontchaillouParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
Rue Léon Ricottier, 35000 Rennes, France
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km

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