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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rennes to Lyon
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
8
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Of the 8 trains that leave Rennes for Lyon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 560 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 21 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.
533817:304h00Rennes station21:30Lyon Part Dieu£1011One-way0 changes- 124027:403h50Rennes station11:30Lyon Part Dieu£1271One-way0 changes
- 12210 · 662313:355h21Rennes station18:56Lyon Part Dieu£1361One-way1 change
- 53327:403h50Rennes station11:30Lyon Part Dieu£1441One-way0 changes
- 8630 · 668916:354h21Rennes station20:56Lyon Part Dieu£1521One-way1 change
- 53327:403h50Rennes station11:30Lyon Part Dieu£1441One-way0 changes
- 124027:403h50Rennes station11:30Lyon Part Dieu£1271One-way0 changes
- 533612:313h59Rennes station16:30Lyon Part Dieu£1561One-way0 changes
- 533817:304h00Rennes station21:30Lyon Part Dieu£1011One-way0 changes
- 8630 · 668916:354h21Rennes station20:56Lyon Part Dieu£1521One-way1 change
Travel Information
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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 560 km
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£76 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £195 Average Price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rennes to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Lyon trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8636 · 6633 | On time 18:35 Rennes station | 4h35 | 23:10 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
| 5332 | 7:40 Rennes station | 3h50 | 11:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12402 | 7:40 Rennes station | 3h50 | 11:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8706 · 6615 | 9:35 Rennes station | 5h21 | 14:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| 5336 | 12:31 Rennes station | 3h59 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12210 · 6623 | 13:35 Rennes station | 5h21 | 18:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| 8630 · 6689 | 16:35 Rennes station | 4h21 | 20:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rennes to Lyon
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Trains from Rennes to Lyon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 560 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 560 km |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 21:04 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Rennes to Lyon trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Rennes and Lyon from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rennes to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rennes and Lyon
Most Rennes to Lyon trains use the Rennes to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon-Perrache. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rennes station do trains to Lyon leave from?
Getting to Rennes from Rennes city centre
Rennes 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 and drink
Food options include: Le Café de Rennes, L'Embarcadère
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rennes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rennes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rennes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rennes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud, Mercure Rennes Centre Gare, Novotel Rennes Centre Gare.
Getting to Pontchaillou from Rennes city centre
Pontchaillou is 1 km from Rennes city centre. Public transport options include:
Pontchaillou train station facilities and services
Pontchaillou has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontchaillou.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Pontchaillou.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontchaillou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontchaillou: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontchaillou.
Getting to Rennes, Beaulieu Chimie from Rennes city centre
Which Lyon station do trains from Rennes arrive at?
Getting to Lyon Part Dieu from Lyon city centre
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu train station facilities and services
Lyon Part Dieu 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 and drink
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Getting to Lyon-Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon-Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon-Perrache train station facilities and services
Lyon-Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM machine is located in Hall Level 2 in front of the PAUL bakery.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Perrache: Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache, Hotel De Normandie, InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu.
Getting to Lyon-Jean-Macé from Lyon city centre
Lyon-Jean-Macé train station facilities and services
Lyon-Jean-Macé has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Jean Moulin, Brasserie de l'Est
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Lyon Centre, Hotel des Facultés, Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre.
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