How to travel from Rennes to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Rennes and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €63.

This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Lyon:

A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Lyon costing on average €133.

A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Lyon costing on average €331.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 16m.

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

The distance from Rennes to Lyon is approximately 347 miles (560 km).

The average frequency per day from Rennes to Lyon is:

• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rennes to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Air France, Twin Jet to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rennes to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Omio customers who travel from Rennes to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.