How to travel from Lyon to Rennes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Rennes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $244.

Distance: 347 miles (560 km)

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$119

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$244

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6h 1m

Average total duration

5h 31m

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10h 9m

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from Lyon to Rennes

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM14h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM14h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6272
    8:30 AM1h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:50 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    $5061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5380
    6:30 AM4h01
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:31 AMRennes station
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5382
    11:51 AM3h49
    Lyon Part Dieu
    3:40 PMRennes station
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6628 · 8063
    6:04 PM5h05
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:09 PMRennes station
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM16h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:25 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 AM13h35
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:10 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 AM18h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:50 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF7530
    6:00 AM4h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    $4971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369 · AF7530
    7:00 PM15h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    $4991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF7530
    2:40 PM19h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    $4991One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon 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 Lyon to Rennes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Rennes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Rennes is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rennes costing on average $119 (€97).

A bus is $194 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Rennes costing on average $244 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Rennes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 9m.

The distance from Lyon to Rennes is approximately 347 miles (560 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Rennes is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Rennes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Rennes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Rennes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Rennes by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Volotea to go to Rennes by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rennes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Rennes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Rennes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Mont Saint-Michel, Nice, Toulouse. 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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