How to get from Madrid to Rennes
- 870 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Rennes: bus. The two cities are about 870 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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870 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €131Older observation | 10h 22m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €42Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 16h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€131Older observation10h 22m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€42Omio catalogue, Oct 1016h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Rennes: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Rennesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·16h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Madrid to Rennes
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 18:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 15:55 | 18:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 15:55
- 17:45
- 18:45
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.
- Bus· 17h 30m€42Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-RennesBook →
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-ParisBook →
FlixBusParis-RennesBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea, SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Rennes works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Rennes, about 16h 20m. In total it's roughly €63 over 16h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Rennes: common questions
When is the first bus from Madrid to Rennes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:55 and the last at 18:45, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Rennes?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 15:55 and 18:45.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Rennes leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Rennes from Madrid?
About 870 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Rennes?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Volotea, SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026