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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $543.
Distance: 500 miles (806 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $179 Average price | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 29m Average total duration 15h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg 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 Barcelona:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Barcelona costing on average $179.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Barcelona costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $294 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $199. The journey takes 15h 59m versus 10h 32m 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 Barcelona
How to get from Rennes to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5002310:10 PM15h15Rennes, Gare Routière1:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5002310:10 PM15h15Rennes, Gare Routière1:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8710 · 971511:35 AM9h57Rennes station9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$2381One-way1 transfer
Other options
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097427:40 AM11h43Rennes station7:23 PMBarcelona Sants$1981One-way1 transfer - 5332+
886121 · 17582+97157:40 AM13h52Rennes station9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$2291One-way3 transfers - 5332 · 9826 · 97157:40 AM13h52Rennes station9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$2411One-way2 transfers
- 50085 · 31332:30 PM21h00Rennes, Gare Routière11:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$511One-way1 transfer
- 52197 · 831333:15 PM21h15Rennes, Gare Routière12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$511One-way1 transfer
- 51028 · 47315:05 PM19h55Rennes, Gare Routière1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$581One-way1 transfer
- 858341+5480+
LG3593 · LG802212:35 PM31h20Rennes station7:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$4041One-way3 transfers - 5280+LG8022 · LG359312:00 PM31h55Rennes station7:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$4051One-way2 transfers
- 5336 · 5284+LG8022 · LG359312:31 PM31h24Rennes station7:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$4451One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Barcelona:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Barcelona costing on average $179.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Barcelona costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France, KLM, Transavia France, asl airlines to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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