The distance between Lille and Rennes is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lille to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Rennes (RNS).
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Take the train to Rennes.
Take the bus to Rennes.
There are several options for getting from Lille to Rennes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Lille and Rennes is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (276 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lille and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Rennes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 40m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Rennes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Rennes. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 8h 30m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Rennes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lille and Rennes. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Rennes (RNS) - via Geneva (GVA). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Lille to Rennes. There is however a flight that goes via Geneva (GVA). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lille to Rennes typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Rennes (RNS).
The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lille and Rennes. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €150($150) | hourly | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 5m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 682km (424 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 629km (391 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | €35($35) | 5 times a week | 587km (365 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €77($77) | on demand | 570km (354 miles) |
The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.