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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £522.
Distance: 548 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price Cheapest | £522 Average Price | £112 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Rennes:
A coach is £463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Rennes costing on average £522.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 7m.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £112 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £53. The journey takes 11h 37m versus 8h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Rennes from Bilbao by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Rennes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rennes are Saint-Malo, Paris, Nantes, Vannes and Brest. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rennes on Omio.
Saint-Malo is a walled coastal city in Brittany known for its ramparts, beaches and seafaring history. Its old town, shaped by merchants and corsairs, feels compact, rugged and closely tied to the sea.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Nantes is known for its maritime history, inventive culture and the striking Machines de l'Île. Historic quarters, green spaces and a relaxed Loire-side setting give the city an easy-going character.
Vannes is a historic Breton city on the Gulf of Morbihan, known for medieval walls, timber-framed houses and a lively marina. Its compact centre mixes old stone streets with markets and easy access to the coast.
Brest is a modern Atlantic port in western Brittany with a strong naval and maritime character. It is best known for its harbour, the Pont de Recouvrance and Océanopolis, with sea views shaping much of the city.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Rennes:
A coach is £463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Rennes costing on average £522.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Rennes as scheduled services by coach, flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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