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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a flight costs an average of $537.
Distance: 541 miles (871 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price Cheapest | $537 Average price | $304 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Madrid:
A bus is $422 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Madrid costing on average $537 (€449).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
Tickets start at around $115 (€96) compared to roughly $304 (€255) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $190 (€159). The journey takes 18h 4m versus 11h 32m 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 Madrid
How to get from Rennes to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:30 PM17h45Rennes, Gare Routière10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:30 PM17h45Rennes, Gare Routière10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF7531 · AF180011:05 AM5h40Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport4:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
Other options
51028 · 31615:05 PM16h40Rennes, Gare Routière9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$691One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM15h40Rennes, Gare Routière8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM16h35Rennes, Gare Routière2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$961One-way1 transfer
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IB58012:00 PM9h05Rennes station9:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3451One-way1 transfer- 5480+AF1400+
85834112:35 PM10h40Rennes station11:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3641One-way2 transfers - 5280+AF140012:00 PM11h15Rennes station11:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Madrid:
A bus is $422 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Madrid costing on average $537 (€449).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Madrid by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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