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Musée du Château de Vitré
Museum inside the castle presenting local history, art and heritage collections. It is the best place to deepen a visit to medieval Vitré.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Vitré is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Vitré will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 9 trains from Rennes to Vitré, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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 to Vitré run on average 13 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 18m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 22:06 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rennes to Vitré.
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Vitré trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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857761 | 10:56 Rennes station | 0h20 | 11:16 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
857668 | 11:56 Rennes station | 0h29 | 12:25 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
5336+ 857665 | 12:31 Rennes station | 0h55 | 13:26 Vitré | 1 change | |
8074 | 16:31 Rennes station | 0h24 | 16:55 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
857773 | 16:56 Rennes station | 0h20 | 17:16 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
857674 | 17:00 Rennes station | 0h29 | 17:29 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
857775 | 18:22 Rennes station | 0h19 | 18:41 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
857779 | 19:31 Rennes station | 0h21 | 19:52 Vitré | 0 changesdirect | |
8736+ 857728 | 19:35 Rennes station | 2h03 | 21:38 Vitré | 1 change | |
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Museum inside the castle presenting local history, art and heritage collections. It is the best place to deepen a visit to medieval Vitré.
Contemporary art centre in a striking former industrial and religious complex. It hosts changing exhibitions in an atmospheric setting.
Small municipal exhibition venue with rotating art and heritage displays. A useful stop for visitors seeking local cultural programming.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, old houses and stone passages. Best explored slowly for details that reveal Vitré’s merchant past.
Main square below the castle, framed by historic buildings and lively public space. It is a practical base for exploring the old town on foot.
Historic street lined with timber-framed houses and old façades. It is one of the most atmospheric walks for medieval town character.
Buckwheat galette from Brittany, usually filled with ham, egg and cheese. It is a regional staple linked to Breton buckwheat farming.
Thin Breton crêpe, often served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. It is a classic sweet speciality across Ille-et-Vilaine.
Traditional Breton butter cake with many layers of pastry and sugar. It is prized for its rich texture and generous use of salted butter.
Well-regarded restaurant in central Vitré offering refined French cooking with seasonal produce and a calm dining room.
Traditional crêperie in Vitré serving Breton galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed, historic-centre setting.
Casual venue known for hearty regional dishes, grilled meats and a friendly brasserie atmosphere near the centre.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually cheaper than in Paris, while local transport and everyday costs stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Vitré.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Vitré 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 Vitré, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rennes to Vitré trains use the Rennes to Vitré station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Vitré 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.
Pontchaillou is 1 km from Rennes city centre. Public transport options include:
Pontchaillou has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pontchaillou.
ATMs are available at Pontchaillou.
Available at Pontchaillou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pontchaillou: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontchaillou.
Vitré has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Odorico, Le Vieux Vitré
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Vitré. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vitré. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vitré: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vitré: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitré: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Chateau, Le Minotel.
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