How to travel from Lille to Rennes, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out RennesLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Rennes

Transport options from Lille to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
€150($150)
hourly1,176km (731 miles)
Plane and Train3h 5m
€210($210)
every 3 hours682km (424 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€120($120)
every 20 mins629km (391 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€35($35)
5 times a week587km (365 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€77($77)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Rennes

The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rennes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Rennes
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Rennes