How to travel from Metz to Rennes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Metz to Rennes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 €35, while a train costs an average of €100.

Distance: 364 miles (587 km)

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Driving

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€100

Average price

€171

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 29m

Average total duration

8h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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

The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Rennes is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Rennes costing on average €100.

A bus is €165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Rennes costing on average €200.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Rennes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 29m.

Flight takes on average 16h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Metz and Rennes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Metz to Rennes among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €136. The journey takes 8h 59m versus 6h 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.

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from Metz to Rennes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM8h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    7:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière
    561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM8h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    7:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière
    561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LuxairAF4601+Air FranceAF7530
    7:30 AM2h50
    Luxembourg Airport
    10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    3781One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12156 · 12229
    7:42 PM4h43
    Metz-Ville
    12:25 AMRennes station
    1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2864 · 8065
    10:58 AM3h56
    Metz-Ville
    2:54 PMRennes station
    1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Autocar68138+SNCF | TGV INOUI5470
    9:54 AM4h56
    Metz-Ville
    2:50 PMRennes station
    1901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:55 AM11h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    1:25 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 AM10h40
    Metz, Gare routière
    10:10 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 AM10h35
    Metz, Gare routière
    7:10 PMRennes, Gare Routière
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1714 · KL1415
    6:25 PM22h25
    Luxembourg Airport
    4:50 PMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1712 · KL1415
    2:35 PM26h15
    Luxembourg Airport
    4:50 PMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1714+Air FranceKL2023 · KL2038
    6:25 PM15h55
    Luxembourg Airport
    10:20 AMRennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    2961One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Metz 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 Metz to Rennes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Metz and Rennes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Rennes is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Rennes costing on average €100.

A bus is €165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Rennes costing on average €200.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Rennes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Rennes take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 29m.

Flight takes on average 16h 10m.

The distance from Metz to Rennes is approximately 364 miles (587 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Rennes is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz 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 Metz to Rennes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Rennes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Rennes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rennes by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rennes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Metz to Rennes:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Rennes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Mont Saint-Michel, Nice. 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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