There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Rennes by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
11h 3m€166–361Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the bus from Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolinea to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
19h 2m€80–148Drive 1,126.9 km
- Drive from Genoa to Rennescar 1,126.9 km
12h 7m€182–263Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane NCE - RNS
7h 6m€108–324Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rennestrain Tgv
12h 34m€212–347Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 55m€98–157Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane GOA - RNS
22h 37m€133–703Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LIN - RNS
8h 57m€204–444Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
8h 59m€107–309
Genoa to Rennes by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to train and bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 19h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Rennes via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Genoa and Rennes is 1239 km. The road distance is 1126.9 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Rennes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 3m and costs €160 - €370.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Genoa to Rennes, including transfers.
Genoa to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Rennes train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to train via Paris which takes 11h 3m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 19h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €750 and takes 22h 37m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Rennes via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Rennes - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 19h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Florence, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–480
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–350
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolinea to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Genoa to Rennes train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Rennes is 1127 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Genoa to Rennes.
Book your Genoa to Rennes train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Genoa to Rennes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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