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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Charente is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Charente is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Charente?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Charente. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Rennes to Charente?

The distance between Rennes and Charente is 478 km. The road distance is 346.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Charente without a car is to train via Tours which takes 6h 3m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Rennes to Charente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Charente bus from?

Rennes to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Charente?

The best way to get from Rennes to Charente is to train via Tours which takes 6h 3m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Rennes to Charente bus arrive?

Rennes to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Charente?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Charente is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Rennes to Charente.

Where can I stay near Charente?

There are 591+ hotels available in Charente.

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

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

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

Train via Tours
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
6h 3m
€72–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
9h 3m
€38–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 07
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain Tgv
7h 50m
€56–99
Drive 346.7 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Charentecar 346.7 km
4h 17m
€55–79
Fly, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane RNS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
8h 5m
€204–448
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
3. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
7h 46m
€76–161

Rennes to Charente by train and bus

2Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rennes to Charente.

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Distance: 478.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 9h 3m.

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