How to travel from Poitiers to Rennes, France

The distance between Poitiers and Rennes is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers to Rennes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Le Mans and then to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Niort and then to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Poitiers and Rennes is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Poitiers and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Rennes is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Le Mans. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Rennes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Poitiers and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Niort. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Rennes. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Le Mans and then to Rennes. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Poitiers and Rennes. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Poitiers to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Rennes

Transport options from Poitiers to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€110($110)
twice a week361km (224 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps2h 55m
€110($110)
every 20 mins381km (237 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€24($24)
once daily333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€45($45)
on demand331km (206 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