The average train between Rennes and Poitiers takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Poitiers. 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 5 times a day between Rennes and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Angers St Laud and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Poitiers? 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 Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Poitiers station via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Rennes to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Rennes to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rennes and Poitiers is 228.1 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Poitiers via Angers St Laud and St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 56m.