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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $357.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$357 Average price | $203 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Rennes:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Rennes costing on average $158.
A bus is $245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Rennes costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Flight takes on average 14h 41m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 4h 42m 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 Bordeaux to Rennes
How to get from Bordeaux to Rennes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
800877:00 AM6h20Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes1:20 PMRennes, Gare Routière$311One-way0 transfers
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- 800877:00 AM6h20Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes1:20 PMRennes, Gare Routière$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12264 · 872312:12 PM4h13Bordeaux-Saint-Jean4:25 PMRennes station$1691One-way1 transfer
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8583922:03 PM6h22Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:25 PMRennes station$871One-way1 transfer- 12274 · 98385:09 PM4h20Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:29 PMRennes station$1231One-way1 transfer
- 8514 · 80636:46 PM4h23Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:09 PMRennes station$1321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:40 AM5h55Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate7:35 AMRennes, Gare Routière$371One-way0 transfers- 5002411:50 PM7h25Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes7:15 AMRennes, Gare Routière$371One-way0 transfers
Normal11:50 PM7h25Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes7:15 AMRennes, Boulevard Solférino$371One-way0 transfers
AF9425 · AF75327:55 AM5h00Bordeaux Mérignac Airport12:55 PMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport$3391One-way1 transfer- AF7437 · AF75307:00 PM15h20Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
- AF7445 · AF75304:10 PM18h10Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Rennes:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Rennes costing on average $158.
A bus is $245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Rennes costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Flight takes on average 14h 41m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Rennes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Rennes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Rennes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rennes by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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