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4.6Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Rennes
How to get from La Rochelle to Rennes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:20 PM4h55La Rochelle6:15 PMRennes$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:20 PM4h55La Rochelle6:15 PMRennes$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:10 PM3h35La Rochelle6:45 PMRennes$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 AM3h35La Rochelle6:35 AMRennes$201One-way0 transfers
- 12:20 PM4h55La Rochelle5:15 PMRennes$201One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM3h40La Rochelle9:40 AMRennes$221One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 La Rochelle to Rennes:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Rennes costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Rennes:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Rennes costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Rennes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Rennes station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rennes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Rennes by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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