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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 an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £313.
Distance: 550 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£125 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £313 Average Price | £147 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Rennes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Rennes:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Rennes costing on average £125.
A coach is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Rennes costing on average £313.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Coach takes on average 13h 8m.
The journey is about 2h 23m faster (4h 29m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly £23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£125 vs £147). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Rennes from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Rennes:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Rennes costing on average £125.
A coach is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Rennes costing on average £313.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Coach takes on average 13h 8m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Rennes as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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