What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rennes?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to rideshare which costs €48 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Rennes?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €120 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rennes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Rennes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Rennes. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rennes?

The distance between Lyon and Rennes is 786 km. The road distance is 659.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Rennes without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €110 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Rennes?

The train from Lyon Perrache to Rennes takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rennes bus from?

Lyon to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rennes train from?

Lyon to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Rennes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €500 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Lyon to Rennes bus arrive?

Lyon to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Rennes train arrive?

Lyon to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rennes is 659 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Lyon to Rennes.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Rennes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 384+ hotels available in Rennes.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Rennes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Rennes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Rennestrain 081A
4h 18m
€110–290
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Rennesrideshare 671.9 km
8h 34m
€48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 45m
€50–100
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
3h 32m
€127–497
Drive 659.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rennescar 659.3 km
7h 29m
€101–146
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
5h 44m
€68–202

Lyon to Rennes by train

26Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 785.8 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Rennes, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Rennes twice daily. Tickets cost €110–290 and the journey takes 4h 18m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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