There are 6 ways to get from Rennes to Poitiers by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 54m€56–180Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Poitiers260.3 km
3h 58m€14Train, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Sncf Sud to Viaduc Leon Blumbus 7
5h 39m€23–82Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Viaduc Léon Blumbus 07
5h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m€41–57Drive 261.2 km
- Drive from Rennes to Poitierscar 261.2 km
3h 27m€40–57
Rennes to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Poitiers is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Viaduc Léon Blum via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Poitiers via Le Mans and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Rennes and Poitiers is 361 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Rennes to Poitiers, including transfers.
Rennes to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Poitiers is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Poitiers via Le Mans and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Viaduc Léon Blum via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 5h 45m.
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €31–33
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Gare Sncf Sud to Viaduc Leon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Rennes to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Poitiers is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Rennes to Poitiers.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.