The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rennes to Lyon
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 41 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rennes to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Lyon will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 11 buses that leave Rennes for Lyon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 560 km distance in an average of 10 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 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.
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50918 · 50107
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Compare train, coach and flight for Rennes to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £136.
Distance: 560 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £252 Average Price |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rennes to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Lyon coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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50025 · 3168 | 07:00 Rennes, Gare Routière | 14h05 | 21:05 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
50918 · 50107 | 08:15 Rennes, Gare Routière | 15h00 | 23:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
5142 · 83133 | 16:15 Rennes, Gare Routière | 10h45 | 03:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
72404 | 20:55 Rennes, Gare Routière | 10h50 | 07:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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50053 · 58073 | 00:10 Rennes, Gare Routière | 12h30 | 12:40 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:40 Rennes, Gare Routière | 13h05 | 13:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rennes to Lyon
Buses from Rennes to Lyon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 560 km distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 560 km |
Average bus duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Rennes to LyonYou can travel by bus between Rennes to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rennes to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Lyon 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 Lyon, 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 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rennes and Lyon
- 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
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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