How to travel from Rennes to Nantes

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Compare train and bus for Rennes to Nantes

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 prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 62 miles (100 km)

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$6

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$23

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$23

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2h 3m

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1h 33m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Nantes costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rennes and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Nantes among Omio's users.

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from Rennes to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM1h30
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    10:00 AMNantes
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM1h30
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    9:05 AMNantes
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER858311
    8:35 AM1h17
    Rennes station
    9:52 AMNantes station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER857757
    9:05 AM2h10
    Rennes station
    11:15 AMNantes station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858329
    11:31 AM1h21
    Rennes station
    12:52 PMNantes station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER857763
    10:56 AM2h19
    Rennes station
    1:15 PMNantes station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus80088
    2:35 PM1h40
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    4:15 PMNantes
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50025
    8:00 AM1h40
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    9:40 AMNantes
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51028
    5:05 PM1h40
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    6:45 PMNantes
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Rennes to Nantes

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Rennes to Nantes there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 74,19% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Rennes to Nantes. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rennes to Nantes

Travel to Nantes 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 Nantes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rennes and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Nantes costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 33m.

The distance from Rennes to Nantes is approximately 62 miles (100 km).
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Nantes is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 16 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rennes to Nantes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rennes to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF.
  • 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
Omio customers who travel from Rennes to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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