The cheapest and fastest trains from Saint-Étienne to Rennes
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Étienne to Rennes will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
To travel from Saint-Étienne to Rennes you need to make at least one change.
5380+
8868015:205h10St-Étienne Châteaucreux10:30Rennes station£601One-way1 change
5382+
88681710:504h50St-Étienne Châteaucreux15:40Rennes station£1151One-way1 change
6692 · 122156:425h43St-Étienne Châteaucreux12:25Rennes station£1281One-way1 change
6612 · 8619+
8868138:505h35St-Étienne Châteaucreux14:25Rennes station£1541One-way2 changes
6690 · 122096:125h13St-Étienne Châteaucreux11:25Rennes station£1581One-way1 change
5382+
88681710:504h50St-Étienne Châteaucreux15:40Rennes station£1151One-way1 change
5380+
8868015:205h10St-Étienne Châteaucreux10:30Rennes station£601One-way1 change
5386+
88683715:205h11St-Étienne Châteaucreux20:31Rennes station£2101One-way1 change
6690 · 122096:125h13St-Étienne Châteaucreux11:25Rennes station£1581One-way1 change
5354 · 5470+
8868659:205h27St-Étienne Châteaucreux14:47Rennes station£1591One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Saint-Étienne to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 550 km
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£107 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 32m Average total duration 14h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Saint-Étienne to Rennes train times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Étienne to Rennes trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886801+ 5380 | 5:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 5h10 | 10:30 Rennes station | 1 change | |
6690 · 12209 | 6:12 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 5h13 | 11:25 Rennes station | 1 change | |
6692 · 12215 | 6:42 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 5h43 | 12:25 Rennes station | 1 change | |
886813+ 6612 · 8619 | 8:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 5h35 | 14:25 Rennes station | 2 changes | |
886865+ 5354 · 5470 | 9:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 5h27 | 14:47 Rennes station | 2 changes | |
886817+ 5382 | 10:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 4h50 | 15:40 Rennes station | 1 change | |
886837+ 5386 | 15:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 5h11 | 20:31 Rennes station | 1 change | |
6696 · 8063 | 16:46 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 6h12 | 22:58 Rennes station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saint-Étienne to Rennes
Trains from Saint-Étienne to Rennes run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 18:35. The fastest train covers the 550 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 550 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 18:35 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Saint-Étienne to Rennes trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Saint-Étienne and Rennes from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Saint-Étienne to Rennes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne and Rennes
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Friday
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday
- 5:15 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue Esplanade de France.
- Le Bistrot de Paris
- La Loco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Styles Saint Étienne Gare Châteaucreux
- Novotel Saint-Étienne Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- 70 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and TGV trains
- Hall 2: access to tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue de Châtillon.
- Le Café de Rennes
- L'Embarcadère
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud
- Mercure Rennes Centre Gare
- Novotel Rennes Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro connections
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
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