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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 ManstrainTer
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpstrainK39
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to AngoulemetrainTgv
    6h 5m
    €70–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to NiortbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncfbus148
    8h 7m
    €17–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus712
    2. Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus07
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to AngoulemetrainTgv
    7h 53m

  4. Drive 352.2 km

    1. Drive from Rennes to Charentecar352.2 km
    4h 6m
    €55–79

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rennes to NantestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
    3. Take the train from Saintes to AngoulemetrainTer
    7h 38m
    €51–151

Rennes to Charente by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Les Avenauds via Le Mans, St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 6h 5m. 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 7m.

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