- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$253
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
628 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $253 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
It's difficult to get from Rennes to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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9789Omio 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 $37. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 390 miles (628 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$219 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $332 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m 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 $118 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Geneva costing on average $200 (€164).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Geneva costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
The journey is about 2h 31m faster (5h 41m by train vs 8h 12m by car) and roughly $113 (€92) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($219 (€179) vs $332 (€272)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Geneva 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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8606 · 6177+ 96522 | On time 9:35 AM Rennes station | 11h00 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8606 · 6177+ 96518 | On time 9:35 AM Rennes station | 9h00 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8606+ 9773 | On time 9:35 AM Rennes station | 5h54 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8606 · 6177+ 9752 | On time 9:35 AM Rennes station | 11h20 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8710+ 9775 | On time 11:35 AM Rennes station | 5h56 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5336+ 96522 | 12:31 PM Rennes station | 8h04 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5336+ 17988 · 96616 | 12:31 PM Rennes station | 7h29 | 8:00 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5336+ 9752 | 12:31 PM Rennes station | 8h24 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12210 · 6123+ 9752 | 1:35 PM Rennes station | 7h20 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12210+ 9777 | 1:35 PM Rennes station | 5h54 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8722+ 9781 | 3:35 PM Rennes station | 5h54 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
5332+ 96510 | 7:31 AM Rennes station | 7h04 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5332+ 96518 | 7:31 AM Rennes station | 11h04 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5332+ 96514 | 7:31 AM Rennes station | 9h04 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5332+ 96516 | 7:31 AM Rennes station | 10h07 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8052 · 6611+ 96518 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 10h47 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8052 · 6611+ 96516 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 9h50 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8052 · 6611+ 96514 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 8h47 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rennes to Geneva run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€65) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 390 miles (628 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 390 miles (628 km) |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€65) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rennes to Geneva trains use the Rennes to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rennes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de Rennes, L'Embarcadère
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rennes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rennes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rennes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud, Mercure Rennes Centre Gare, Novotel Rennes Centre Gare.
Pontchaillou is 1 km from Rennes city centre. Public transport options include:
Pontchaillou has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pontchaillou.
ATMs are available at Pontchaillou.
Available at Pontchaillou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pontchaillou: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontchaillou.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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