The distance between Rennes and Lyon is around 609km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes to Lyon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
There are several options for getting from Rennes to Lyon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 3h 50m. 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 Rennes and Lyon is around 609km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Rennes and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 50m.
TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Lyon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rennes and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Rennes and Lyon. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Rennes and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
easyJet and Air France fly between Rennes and Lyon. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Rennes to Lyon typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rennes and Lyon. The distance is around 718km (446 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 Rennes to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €140($140) | every 30 mins | 609km (378 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 717km (446 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 780km (484 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €95($95) | on demand | 718km (446 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.