There are 6 ways to get from Poitiers to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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 Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Le Manstrain K39
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
4h 44m€52–116Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Rennes258.6 km
4h 1m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Niortbus 723 / ...
- Take the bus from Niort to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m€23–57Bus, train via Nantes
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus 07
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
5h 46mBus, train
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare TER Nantesbus 7
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
5h 46m€22–57Drive 256.1 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Rennescar 256.1 km
3h 24m€39–56
Poitiers to Rennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Rennes is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Rennes is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Rennes via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Poitiers and Rennes is 361 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Poitiers to Rennes, including transfers.
Poitiers to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Rennes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Rennes is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Rennes via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Le Mans in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers to Rennes - Bus Station via Niort in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €31–33
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Niort to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Niort to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare TER Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Poitiers to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poitiers to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Niort station.
Poitiers to Rennes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Rennes is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Poitiers to Rennes.
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Book your Poitiers to Rennes bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poitiers and Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















