How to travel from Besançon to Rennes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Besançon to Rennes

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $763.

Distance: 362 miles (584 km)

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$763

Average price

$192

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$99

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Cheapest

$217

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 27m

Average total duration

3h 27m

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4h 40m

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12h 20m

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11h 50m

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6h 50m

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Rennes is a bus with an average price of $99 (€82).

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

A bus is $93 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Rennes costing on average $192 (€159).

A bus is $664 (€548) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Rennes costing on average $763 (€630).

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Rennes is by train with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Besançon and Rennes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Besançon to Rennes among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 23m sooner (3h 27m by flight vs 6h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $763 (€630) compared to roughly $217 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Besançon to Rennes

How to get from Besançon to Rennes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Besançon to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM17h25
    Besançon
    12:25 PMRennes
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM17h25
    Besançon
    12:25 PMRennes
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:20 PM13h05
    Besançon
    1:25 AMRennes
    $971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM16h40
    Besançon
    2:15 PMRennes
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:35 PM16h40
    Besançon
    1:15 PMRennes
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Besançon to Rennes

Travel to Rennes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Besançon to Rennes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Besançon and Rennes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Rennes is a bus with an average price of $99 (€82).

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

A bus is $93 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Rennes costing on average $192 (€159).

A bus is $664 (€548) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Rennes costing on average $763 (€630).

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Rennes is by train with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Besançon to Rennes is approximately 362 miles (584 km).
The average frequency per day from Besançon to Rennes is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and Rennes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Besançon to Rennes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Besançon Viotte and arrive in Rennes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Besancon, Gare de la Viotte and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Besançon to Rennes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rennes by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Rennes by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM, easyJet to go to Rennes by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Besançon to Rennes:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Besançon to Rennes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, London, Mont Saint-Michel, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rennes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rennes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Rennes is ideal to explore its historic sites, such as the Rennes Cathedral and Parc du Thabor, enjoy the vibrant local culture, and discover the culinary scene.

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