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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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $40, while a flight costs an average of $386.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $386 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rennes to Bordeaux
Compare the available ways to get from Rennes to Bordeaux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $187.
A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $386.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84. The journey takes 6h 17m 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.
- FlixBus
8:40 PM 5h40 Rennes, Gare Routière 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:40 PM 5h40 Rennes, Gare Routière 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AF6277 · AF6138
6:20 PM 3h15 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 9:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $473 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 8072 · 8423
5:33 AM 4h45 Rennes station 10:18 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $155 1 One-way 1 transfer - 12230 · 8551
4:35 PM 4h12 Rennes station 8:47 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $164 1 One-way 1 transfer - 8720 · 12263
1:35 PM 4h37 Rennes station 6:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean $196 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:30 PM 6h15 Rennes, Gare Routière 10:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $43 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:35 AM 6h25 Rennes, Gare Routière 2:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate $43 1 One-way 0 transfers 
50918 · 31619:15 AM 15h25 Rennes, Gare Routière 12:40 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF6277 · AF6132
6:20 PM 15h20 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 9:40 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $400 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF6273 · AF6136
10:35 AM 6h55 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 5:30 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $473 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF6273 · AF6138
10:35 AM 11h00 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 9:35 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport $475 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $187.
A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Bordeaux costing on average $386.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Air France, asl airlines to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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