How to travel from Rennes to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $108.

Distance: 347 miles (560 km)

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Driving

$103

Average price

$58

Average price

Cheapest

$267

Average price

$223

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 3m

Average total duration

9h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Volotea

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The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $58 (€48).

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

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Lyon costing on average $103 (€85).

A bus is $209 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Lyon costing on average $267 (€219).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rennes and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Rennes to Lyon

How to get from Rennes to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rennes to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50918 · 94763
    9:15 AM14h35
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $791One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50918 · 94763
    9:15 AM14h35
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $791One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF6277
    6:20 PM1h15
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    7:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5332
    7:31 AM3h59
    Rennes station
    11:30 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $1061One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8052 · 6611
    7:48 AM5h08
    Rennes station
    12:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5336
    12:31 PM3h59
    Rennes station
    4:30 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1741One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus52197 · 50617
    3:15 PM12h15
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50025 · 3168
    8:00 AM14h05
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    10:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5242 · 4787
    5:05 PM12h20
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    5:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7368+Air France HopAF7531
    11:05 AM7h05
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $7161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7370+Air France HopAF7531
    11:05 AM10h20
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $7161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7362+Air France HopAF7531
    11:05 AM22h25
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $7181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rennes to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rennes to Lyon.

FAQs
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 $58 (€48).

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

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Lyon costing on average $103 (€85).

A bus is $209 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Lyon costing on average $267 (€219).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 33m.

The distance from Rennes to Lyon is approximately 347 miles (560 km).
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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, Perrache Bus Station.
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 Volotea to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rennes to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 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.
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