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- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Rennestrain 081A
4h 18m€120–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 45m€24–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Rennes671.9 km
8h 34m€48Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
3h 32m€117–477Drive 659.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Rennescar 659.3 km
7h 29m€100–145Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
5h 51m€67–197
Lyon to Rennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to bus which costs €24 - €70 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €110 - €480.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
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.
The distance between Lyon and Rennes is 785 km. The road distance is 659.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €120 - €290.
The train from Lyon Perrache to Rennes takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Lyon to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Perrache station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €480 and takes 3h 32m.
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 €130–290 and the journey takes 4h 18m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €24–70 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–470
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–500
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–290
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €130–190
- Rail 1st Class
- €200–290
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €120–170
- 1st Class
- €160–210
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €48
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Lyon to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rennes is 659 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Lyon to Rennes.
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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.

















