The average train between Rennes and Royan takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Royan. 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 3 times a day between Rennes and Royan. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Royan at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Royan. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Royan station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Rennes to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Rennes to Royan train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and Royan is 280.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Royan via Nantes and Saintes in around 6h 24m.