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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $400.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$400 Average price | $195 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $159.
A bus is $340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $373.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Flight takes on average 13h 31m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93. The journey takes 5h 59m versus 4h 50m 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 Bordeaux
How to get from Rennes to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
800882:35 PM6h20Rennes, Gare Routière8:55 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
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- 800882:35 PM6h20Rennes, Gare Routière8:55 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8626 · 85934:07 PM4h07Rennes station8:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12210 · 122631:35 PM4h40Rennes station6:15 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1191One-way1 transfer
- 8086 · 85214:35 PM4h39Rennes station9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1231One-way1 transfer
- 8090 · 1226112:27 PM4h47Rennes station5:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1301One-way1 transfer
- 5002310:10 PM6h35Rennes, Gare Routière4:45 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
- 510285:05 PM6h40Rennes, Gare Routière11:45 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM5h40Rennes, Gare Routière2:20 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$371One-way0 transfers
AF7531 · AF744411:05 AM4h15Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport3:20 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5191One-way1 transfer- AF7533 · AF74361:35 PM4h35Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport6:10 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
- AF7531 · AF743611:05 AM7h05Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport6:10 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $159.
A bus is $340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $373.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Flight takes on average 13h 31m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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