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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Rennes to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Nantes:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Nantes costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $22 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 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.
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How to get from Rennes to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
800882:35 PM 1h40 Rennes, Gare Routière 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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2:35 PM 1h40 Rennes, Gare Routière 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 858355
1:35 PM 1h17 Rennes station 2:52 PM Nantes station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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4:34 PM 1h18 Rennes station 5:52 PM Nantes station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers 
856655+8582224:05 PM 1h39 Rennes station 5:44 PM Nantes station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer- 858268+856127
12:39 PM 2h07 Rennes station 2:46 PM Nantes station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:05 PM 1h40 Rennes, Gare Routière 6:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $5 1 One-way 0 transfers - 50023
10:10 PM 1h45 Rennes, Gare Routière 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $5 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:40 PM 1h20 Rennes, Gare Routière 10:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Nantes:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Nantes costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Nantes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Nantes by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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