The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Rennes
Cheapest price
£243
Average price
£243
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
697 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Rennes will cost around £243 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £243.
To travel from Cologne to Rennes you need to make at least 2 changes.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £246.
Distance: 697 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£246 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne to Rennes train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Rennes trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:44 Cologne | 6h03 | 14:47 Rennes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:42 Cologne | 7h48 | 20:30 Rennes | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Rennes
Trains from Cologne to Rennes run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £246 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 697 km distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 697 km |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £246 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 01:10 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI, Eurostar from Cologne to Rennes trainsTGV, TGV INOUI, Eurostar trains will get you between Cologne and Rennes from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cologne to Rennes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Rennes by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rennes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Rennes
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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