How to get from Lyon to Rennes
- 560 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 38m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Rennes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 38m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 560 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
560 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €69Reading date not recorded | 8h 38m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€69Reading date not recorded8h 38m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Rennes: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Nantestrain
SNCF·5h 59m - 2Nantes → Rennesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Rennes
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€76November 2026
€71Departures from Lyon to Rennes
BlaBlaCar Bus runs about 7 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Rennes works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Nantes, about 5h 59m. Transfer in Nantes and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Rennes (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €69 over 8h 38m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Rennes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Rennes?
The most useful route takes about 8h 38m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Lyon to Rennes?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Lyon to Rennes?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Rennes from Lyon?
About 560 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Rennes cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €69. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Rennes?
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rennes?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026