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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $539.
Distance: 500 miles (806 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $539 Average price | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 8m Average total duration 16h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Rennes
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Rennes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rennes:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rennes costing on average $143.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rennes costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $194 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98. The journey takes 16h 38m versus 10h 29m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Rennes
How to get from Barcelona to Rennes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 AM 22h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 7:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière $136 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 AM 22h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 7:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière $136 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF1449 · AF75306:00 AM 4h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 AM Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport $640 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:40 PM 22h30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière $158 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 PM 23h00 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF1049 · AF7530
8:20 PM 14h00 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 AM Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport $326 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1549 · AF7530
5:55 PM 16h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 AM Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport $328 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1249 · AF7530
3:55 PM 18h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 AM Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport $328 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rennes:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rennes costing on average $143.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rennes costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Rennes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Rennes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Rennes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Rennes by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, easyJet, Transavia France, Amelia, Vueling to go to Rennes by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, Vueling.
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