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How to get fromRennes to Charenteby train (TGV), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Charente by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Tours

    best
    1. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train K39
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    6h 12m
    €70–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Niortbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncfbus bus 148
    8h 18m
    €21–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus bus 07
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    7h 59m
    €55–104

  4. Drive 352.2 km

    1. Drive from Rennes to Charentecar car 352.2 km
    4h 9m
    €54–78

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    3. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    7h 39m
    €70–177

Rennes to Charente by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rennes, France and Charente, France?

You can take a train from Rennes to Pontouvre via Le Mans, St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Géant Ouest via Pied De Fond, Gare Routiere Quai 2, Gare Sncf, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 18m.

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