How to get from Rennes to Lyon
- 560 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 21m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 21m
1 transfer
Train
€89
Cheapest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rennes to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 21m by train, 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.
560 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €57Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 21m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€57Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 21m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Sep 2510h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rennes to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rennes → Paristrain
SNCF·1h 40m - 2Paris → LyontrainSNCF·2h 02m
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, Rennes to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€83Departures from Rennes to Lyon
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 Fri, Sep 25
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 Rennes to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Rennes to Paris, about 1h 40m. Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (2h 2m). In total it's roughly €89 over 4h 21m, 1 transfer.
Rennes to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rennes to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 4h 21m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Rennes to Lyon?
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.
How far is Lyon from Rennes?
About 560 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rennes to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €89. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rennes to Lyon?
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Rennes to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lyon?
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
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026