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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lille is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 3h 52m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes and arriving at Lille. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rennes and arriving at Lille Europe. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Rennes to Lille?

The distance between Rennes and Lille is 587 km. The road distance is 529 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 52m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rennes to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lille train from?

Rennes to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Lille?

The best way to get from Rennes to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 3h 52m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €110 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Rennes to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rennes to Lille train arrive?

Rennes to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Lille is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Rennes to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Rennes to Lille?

Book your Rennes to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rennes to Lille?

Book your Rennes to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Lille.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to Lille?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rennes to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rennes to Lille by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3h 52m
€65–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Lillebus N702 / ...
8h 10m
€22–110
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Lillerideshare 537.7 km
6h 43m
€35
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3h 56m
€141–451
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain 003C
3h 53m
€70–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lavaltrain Ter / ...
2. Take the bus from Laval to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 24m
€46–130
Drive 529 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Lillecar 529 km
5h 52m
€82–118
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 26m
€122–431
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RNS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 33m
€165–401

Rennes to Lille by train, foot, and subway

104Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 586.7 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Lille Flandres via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.