The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Rennes
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 23 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Rennes will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lyon for Rennes on Sun, Dec 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 560 km distance in an average of 12 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 13 h 55 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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5130 · 50020
4788 · 50917
4750 · 80087
58074 · 50054
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4750 · 80087Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €147.
Distance: 560 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €234 Average price |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Rennes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Rennes buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h00 | 2:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h30 | 6:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
72403 | 8:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h45 | 6:50 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4750 · 80087 | 10:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h55 | 12:05 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h00 | 12:40 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5808 · 50086 | 12:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h20 | 12:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 50917 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h05 | 6:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4768 · 5500 | 6:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h20 | 8:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5130 · 50020 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h50 | 9:35 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
58074 · 50054 | 11:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h00 | 1:00 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Rennes
Buses from Lyon to Rennes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 560 km distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 560 km |
Average bus duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Lyon to RennesYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Rennes with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Rennes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Rennes by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rennes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Rennes, you can end your journey in coach stations like Rennes, Gare Routière and Rennes, Boulevard Solférino.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rennes, Gare Routière, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Rennes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, C2, 11, 12 Metro: A Train: TER, TGV
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