The average train between Rennes and Italy takes 22h 24m and the fastest train takes 20h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Italy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Rennes and Italy. The earliest departure is at 12:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rennes is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 22h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Italy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Italy. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Italy station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 24m.
Rennes to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Rennes to Italy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Trenitalia and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Rennes and Italy is 1,272.5 km. The road distance is 1,806 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Roma Termini via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 12h 54m.