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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel 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.
FlixBus5:10 PM3h35La Rochelle, Jean Moulin8:45 PMRennes, Gare Routière$211One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus5:10 PM3h35La Rochelle, Jean Moulin8:45 PMRennes, Gare Routière$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:10 PM3h35La Rochelle, Jean Moulin8:45 PMRennes, Gare Routière$211One-way0 transfers
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85835610:19 AM5h02La Rochelle station3:21 PMRennes station$551One-way1 transfer - 3852+858257+
85662010:19 AM4h06La Rochelle station2:25 PMRennes station$551One-way2 transfers - 3854+85837412:10 PM5h11La Rochelle station5:21 PMRennes station$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:50 AM3h35La Rochelle, Jean Moulin9:25 AMRennes, Gare Routière$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Rennes:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Rennes costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 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, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER BreizhGo, 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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