How to travel from Lyon to Rennes, France

The distance between Lyon and Rennes is around 609km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon 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

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours and then to Rennes.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance719km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Lyon 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 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Lyon and Rennes is around 609km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Lyon and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon 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 Lyon and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Rennes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 60m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Lyon and Rennes. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 15m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon and Rennes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Rennes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Rennes (RNS). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Rennes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Lyon and Rennes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Rennes (RNS). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Lyon to Rennes typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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 Lyon and Rennes. The distance is around 719km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Rennes

Transport options from Lyon to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 10m
€140($140)
every 30 mins609km (378 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€140($140)
every 3 hours717km (446 miles)
Train
3h 60m
€130($130)
every 4 hours780km (484 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€49($49)
4 times a week815km (506 miles)
Bus to Rennes Place de la Gare13h 15m
€35($35)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€95($95)
on demand719km (447 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