The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rennes to Lille
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rennes to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Lille will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 buses that leave Rennes for Lille every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 443 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rennes to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 443 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rennes to Lille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Lille coaches for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:25 Rennes, Gare Routière | 9h45 | 17:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
50918 | 08:15 Rennes, Gare Routière | 8h05 | 16:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Rennes, Gare Routière | 11h05 | 05:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rennes to Lille
Buses from Rennes to Lille run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 443 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 443 km |
Average bus duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 01:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Rennes to LilleYou can travel by bus between Rennes to Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rennes to Lille coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Lille by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rennes, Gare Routière, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rennes and Lille
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, C2, 11, 12 Metro: A Train: TER, TGV
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
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