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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Rennes
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Rennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Rennes will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 29 trains that leave Nantes for Rennes on Fri, Jul 03, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
8577005:44 AM2h16Nantes station8:00 AMRennes station€201One-way0 transfers- 8577026:44 AM2h28Nantes station9:12 AMRennes station€201One-way0 transfers
- 8583087:05 AM1h16Nantes station8:21 AMRennes station€201One-way0 transfers
- 8583046:05 AM1h16Nantes station7:21 AMRennes station€201One-way0 transfers
- 8583825:05 PM1h16Nantes station6:21 PMRennes station€201One-way0 transfers
- 85835012:05 PM1h16Nantes station1:21 PMRennes station€221One-way0 transfers
- 8583562:05 PM1h16Nantes station3:21 PMRennes station€221One-way0 transfers
- 8583744:05 PM1h16Nantes station5:21 PMRennes station€221One-way0 transfers
- 8583228:05 AM1h16Nantes station9:21 AMRennes station€221One-way0 transfers
- 8583087:05 AM1h16Nantes station8:21 AMRennes station€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nantes to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 100 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€19 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nantes to Rennes train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Rennes trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 858308 | On time 7:05 AM Nantes station | 1h16 | 8:21 AM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
858205+ 856124 | On time 7:14 AM Nantes station | 2h03 | 9:17 AM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 858322 | 8:05 AM Nantes station | 1h16 | 9:21 AM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 5482 · 5210 | On time 8:08 AM Nantes station | 3h09 | 11:17 AM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 857708 | 9:44 AM Nantes station | 2h17 | 12:01 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 857712 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 2h18 | 2:01 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858350 | 12:05 PM Nantes station | 1h16 | 1:21 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858257+856620 | 12:59 PM Nantes station | 1h26 | 2:25 PM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 857716 | 1:44 PM Nantes station | 2h17 | 4:01 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858356 | 2:05 PM Nantes station | 1h16 | 3:21 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 857720 | 3:44 PM Nantes station | 2h17 | 6:01 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858374 | 4:05 PM Nantes station | 1h16 | 5:21 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858219+856148 | 4:14 PM Nantes station | 1h59 | 6:13 PM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 858382 | 5:05 PM Nantes station | 1h16 | 6:21 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858225+856162 | 5:14 PM Nantes station | 2h03 | 7:17 PM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 857724 | 5:44 PM Nantes station | 2h21 | 8:05 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858386 | 6:02 PM Nantes station | 1h19 | 7:21 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858227+856168 | 6:14 PM Nantes station | 2h01 | 8:15 PM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 858392 | 7:05 PM Nantes station | 1h20 | 8:25 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858229+856660 | 7:14 PM Nantes station | 1h43 | 8:57 PM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 857728 | 7:44 PM Nantes station | 2h17 | 10:01 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858394 | 8:05 PM Nantes station | 1h16 | 9:21 PM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858231+856676 | 8:19 PM Nantes station | 1h59 | 10:18 PM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
| 857700 | 5:44 AM Nantes station | 2h16 | 8:00 AM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858304 | 6:05 AM Nantes station | 1h16 | 7:21 AM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 858203+856608 | 6:14 AM Nantes station | 1h42 | 7:56 AM Rennes station | 1 transfer | |
| 857702 | 6:44 AM Nantes station | 2h28 | 9:12 AM Rennes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Rennes
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Trains from Nantes to Rennes run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 9:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Nantes to Rennes trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Nantes and Rennes from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nantes to Rennes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes 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
Popular train stations from Nantes to Rennes
Most Nantes to Rennes trains use the Gare de Nantes to Rennes station pair, with some services arriving at Pontchaillou. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Rennes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nantes station do trains to Rennes leave from?
Getting to Gare de Nantes from Nantes city centre
Gare de Nantes train station facilities and services
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Getting to Haluchère-Batignolles from Nantes city centre
Haluchère-Batignolles is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Haluchère-Batignolles train station facilities and services
Haluchère-Batignolles has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Getting to Chantenay from Nantes city centre
Chantenay is 3 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Chantenay train station facilities and services
Chantenay has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chantenay.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chantenay.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chantenay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chantenay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chantenay.
Which Rennes station do trains from Nantes arrive at?
Getting to Rennes from Rennes city centre
Rennes train station facilities and services
Rennes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Café de Rennes, L'Embarcadère
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rennes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rennes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rennes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rennes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud, Mercure Rennes Centre Gare, Novotel Rennes Centre Gare.
Getting to Pontchaillou from Rennes city centre
Pontchaillou is 1 km from Rennes city centre. Public transport options include:
Pontchaillou train station facilities and services
Pontchaillou has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontchaillou.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Pontchaillou.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontchaillou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontchaillou: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontchaillou.
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