How to travel from Rennes to Lyon, France

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance718km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Lyon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Rennes to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Lyon

Transport options from Rennes to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 10m
€140($140)
every 30 mins609km (378 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€140($140)
every 4 hours717km (446 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€130($130)
every 4 hours780km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€95($95)
on demand718km (446 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon