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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 228 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£112 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to Rennes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Rennes:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Rennes costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 5m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £112 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Rennes from Poitiers by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Rennes is by taking a train 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, Nantes, Paris, 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.
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.
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.
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 Poitiers to Rennes:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Rennes costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Rennes as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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