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Compare train and bus for Rennes to Avranches
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Avranches among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Avranches:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Avranches costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Avranches take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 1h 11m versus 58m 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 Rennes to Avranches
How to get from Rennes to Avranches by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Avranches is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 AM1h10Rennes, Gare Routière11:30 AMAvranches, Gare Routière€81One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:20 AM1h10Rennes, Gare Routière11:30 AMAvranches, Gare Routière€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
85285611:26 AM1h04Rennes station12:30 PMGare d'Avranches€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
480317:30 AM1h21Rennes station8:51 AMGare d'Avranches€81One-way0 transfers
480233:07 PM1h10Rennes station4:17 PMGare d'Avranches€181One-way0 transfers
8528705:56 PM1h19Rennes station7:15 PMGare d'Avranches€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Avranches:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Avranches costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Avranches take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Avranches as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Avranches, Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Gare d'Avranches.
- Travel with TER, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Avranches by train.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Avranches by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TER, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 3 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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