1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
1 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
1 h 29 m
Trains on 11 Sept
30
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 30 trains from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse, including 30 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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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8722Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £203.
Distance: 306 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £203 Average Price | £80 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse costing on average £51.
A coach is £189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse costing on average £203.
Other travel options to Paris Gare Montparnasse take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Coach takes on average 4h 26m.
The journey is about 1h 26m faster (2h 10m by train vs 3h 36m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£51 vs £80). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8052 | On time 7:48 Rennes station | 1h58 | 9:46 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8704 | On time 8:35 Rennes station | 1h35 | 10:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8604 | On time 8:35 Rennes station | 1h35 | 10:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8706 | On time 9:35 Rennes station | 1h35 | 11:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8606 | On time 9:35 Rennes station | 1h35 | 11:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8060 | 10:12 Rennes station | 1h35 | 11:47 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8710 | 11:35 Rennes station | 1h40 | 13:15 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8610 | 11:35 Rennes station | 1h40 | 13:15 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8720 | 13:35 Rennes station | 1h29 | 15:04 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8084 | 13:35 Rennes station | 1h29 | 15:04 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8622 | 15:35 Rennes station | 1h30 | 17:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8722 | 15:35 Rennes station | 1h30 | 17:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8074 | 16:31 Rennes station | 2h18 | 18:49 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8630 | 16:35 Rennes station | 1h30 | 18:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
12230 | 16:35 Rennes station | 1h30 | 18:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8634 | 17:35 Rennes station | 1h29 | 19:04 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8088 | 18:35 Rennes station | 1h30 | 20:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8642 | 19:35 Rennes station | 1h41 | 21:16 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8736 | 19:35 Rennes station | 1h41 | 21:16 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8646 | 21:35 Rennes station | 1h32 | 23:07 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8746 | 21:35 Rennes station | 1h32 | 23:07 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 11 September | |||||
8072 | 5:33 Rennes station | 2h12 | 7:45 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8680 | 6:35 Rennes station | 1h44 | 8:19 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8080 | 7:00 Rennes station | 1h49 | 8:49 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8790 | 7:00 Rennes station | 1h49 | 8:49 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8602 | 7:35 Rennes station | 1h36 | 9:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8702 | 7:35 Rennes station | 1h36 | 9:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 3:33 |
Last train 20:35 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse 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 Paris Gare Montparnasse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rennes station to Paris Gare Montparnasse trains use the Rennes to Paris Gare Montparnasse station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes station and Paris Gare Montparnasse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rennes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de Rennes, L'Embarcadère
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rennes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rennes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rennes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud, Mercure Rennes Centre Gare, Novotel Rennes Centre Gare.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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