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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Bordeaux:
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $168 (€137).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Flight takes on average 10h 39m.
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.
Normal10:10 PM6h35Rennes, Boulevard Solférino4:45 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal10:10 PM6h35Rennes, Boulevard Solférino4:45 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF6277 · AF61386:20 PM3h15Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport9:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4971One-way1 transfer
Other options
8052 · 85727:48 AM4h26Rennes station12:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1611One-way1 transfer
9884 · 52026:22 AM5h40Rennes station12:02 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1771One-way1 transfer
8088 · 84396:35 PM4h36Rennes station11:11 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1871One-way1 transfer
5002310:10 PM6h35Rennes, Gare Routière4:45 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM5h40Rennes, Gare Routière4:00 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$481One-way0 transfers
510285:05 PM6h40Rennes, Gare Routière11:45 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$491One-way0 transfers
AF6134 · AF62776:20 PM19h20Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport1:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4991One-way1 transfer
AF6136 · AF62776:20 PM23h20Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport5:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$6931One-way1 transfer
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AF753111:05 AM7h05Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport6:10 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$7201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $168 (€137).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Flight takes on average 10h 39m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, BlaBlaCar, Alsa 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, Alsa.
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