There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Rennes by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
11h 18m€221–370Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
9h 16m€73–267Bus
- 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€106–164Drive 1,126.9 km
- Drive from Genoa to Rennescar 1,126.9 km
12h 7m€183–264Train, 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 5m€107–364Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modanetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Modane to Rennestrain Tgv
12h 56m€228–357Train #2
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Rennestrain
13h 53m€270–450Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, bus
- 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 bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
9h 3m€89–281Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Vogheratrain
- Take the train from Voghera to Milano Forlaninitrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LIN - RNS
9h 12m€174–469
Genoa to Rennes by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 19h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €370.
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 Porta Nuova, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Genoa and Rennes is 1238 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 18m and costs €220 - €370.
It takes approximately 11h 18m 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 18m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 19h 55m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Rennes via Torino Porta Nuova, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 18m. 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
- €95–600
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–390
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–290
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–390
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–700
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–750
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- 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 Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Voghera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Voghera to Milano Forlanini
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Voghera
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €190–330
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Voghera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Voghera to Milano Forlanini
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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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 Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Rennes is 1127 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Genoa to Rennes.
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