The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rennes to Madrid
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 43 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
871 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rennes to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Madrid will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
Of the 11 buses that leave Rennes for Madrid every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 871 km distance in an average of 16 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 55 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.
FlixBus15:1516h45Rennes, Gare Routière8:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£531One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal22:1026h10Rennes, Boulevard Solférino0:20Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£721One-way1 change
Normal · Normal22:1024h25Rennes, Boulevard Solférino22:35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£721One-way1 change
50085 · 400314:3022h15Rennes, Gare Routière12:45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£861One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:3023h25Rennes, Gare Routière7:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£941One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus22:2016h35Rennes, Gare Routière14:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£1211One-way1 change
51028 · 316117:0516h40Rennes, Gare Routière9:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1081One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:4016h40Rennes, Gare Routière13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£1221One-way1 change
FlixBus15:1516h45Rennes, Gare Routière8:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£531One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus15:1516h55Rennes, Gare Routière8:10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£1251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Rennes to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £142.
Distance: 871 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £311 Average Price |
16h 37m Average total duration 16h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rennes to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Madrid coaches for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Rennes, Gare Routière | 16h55 | 8:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Rennes, Gare Routière | 16h45 | 8:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Rennes, Gare Routière | 17h45 | 10:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
51028 · 3161 | 17:05 Rennes, Gare Routière | 16h40 | 9:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:40 Rennes, Gare Routière | 16h40 | 13:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 22:10 Rennes, Boulevard Solférino | 26h10 | 0:20 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 22:10 Rennes, Boulevard Solférino | 24h25 | 22:35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Rennes, Gare Routière | 17h15 | 15:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Rennes, Gare Routière | 16h35 | 14:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Rennes, Gare Routière | 22h55 | 7:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Rennes, Gare Routière | 23h25 | 7:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
50085 · 4003 | 14:30 Rennes, Gare Routière | 22h15 | 12:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rennes to Madrid
Buses from Rennes to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 871 km distance in 15h 50m.
Distance 871 km |
Average bus duration 16h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 50m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa from Rennes to MadridYou can travel by bus between Rennes to Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rennes to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rennes and Madrid
- 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
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
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