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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes station to Paris 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 will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 24 trains from Rennes station to Paris, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 308 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 29 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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Trains from Rennes station to Paris run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 6:35 |
Last train 20:35 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Rennes station to Paris trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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12230 | 16:35 Rennes station | 1h30 | 18:05 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 | |
8646 | 21:35 Rennes station | 1h33 | 23:08 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 | |
8790 | 7:00 Rennes station | 1h49 | 8:49 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8080 | 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 | |
8052 | 7:48 Rennes station | 1h58 | 9:46 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8606 | 9:35 Rennes station | 1h35 | 11:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
8706 | 9:35 Rennes station | 1h35 | 11:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 changesdirect | |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Most Rennes station to Paris trains use the Rennes to Paris Gare Montparnasse station pair, with some services arriving at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Use this guide to compare Rennes station and Paris 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.
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: I Love Paris by Guy Martin, Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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