There are 8 ways to get from Rennes to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 12m€98–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 1702 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
8h 50m€33–60Drive 501.2 km
- Drive from Rennes to Lenscar 501.2 km
5h 21m€77–111Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 19m€164–388Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 58m€108–241Train, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Lavaltrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Laval to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 34m€53–118Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane RNS - LIL
7h 34m€232–363Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 50m€140–354
Rennes to Lens by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Rennes and Lens is 560 km. The road distance is 501.2 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rennes to Lens, including transfers.
Rennes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 12m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €370 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–400
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–470
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €60–80
- 1st Class
- €85–110
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- 1st Class
- €60–80
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €100–140
- 1st Class
- €130–170
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €20–27
- 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
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 Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €60–90
- Rail 1st Class
- €90–130
Train from Rennes to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–230
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €100–160
- Rail 1st Class
- €160–230
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Laval to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Rennes to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Lens is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Rennes to Lens.
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