What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église?

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église?

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Sainte-Mère-Église?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église. However, there are services departing from Rennes-Gare Routiere and arriving at STE-MERE-EGLISE - Marché couvert via CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église?

The distance between Rennes and Sainte-Mère-Église is 246 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.

How do I travel from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église bus from?

Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église?

The best way to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église is to bus and line 301 bus which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église bus arrive?

Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Cherbourg-Gare station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église.

Where can I stay near Sainte-Mère-Église?

There are 659+ hotels available in Sainte-Mère-Église.

Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église by train, bus, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to St LoTer
2. Take the bus from Gare Sncf to STE-MERE-EGLISE - Marché couvert301
4h 32m
Drive 173.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rennes to Sainte-Mère-Église173.9 km
2h 7m
€27–39
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-GareC<>R
2. Take the bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare to STE-MERE-EGLISE - Marché couvert301
4h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to LisonC12
4h 40m
€41–84

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 245.6 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Sainte-Mère-Église, France?

You can take a bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to STE-MERE-EGLISE - Marché couvert via Cherbourg-Gare and CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Pontchaillou to Lison twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 48m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.

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