4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rennes to Brussels
Cheapest price on Sep 04
€79
Average ticket price on Sep 04
€108
Fastest journey on Sep 04
4 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 04
4 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 04
81
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rennes to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Brussels will cost around €108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.
On Fri, Sep 04, we found 81 trains from Rennes to Brussels, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 04 the direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
On Fri, Sep 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 21 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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93894:31 PM5h46Rennes station10:17 PMBrussels-Midi€791One-way1 transfer- 12230+93894:35 PM5h42Rennes station10:17 PMBrussels-Midi€791One-way1 transfer
- 8074+94934:31 PM6h25Rennes station10:56 PMBrussels-Midi€791One-way1 transfer
- 8052+94417:48 AM6h29Rennes station2:17 PMBrussels-Midi€811One-way1 transfer
- 8702+94417:35 AM6h42Rennes station2:17 PMBrussels-Midi€811One-way1 transfer
- 8610+945111:35 AM4h09Rennes station3:44 PMBrussels-Midi€1581One-way1 transfer
- 8060+944110:04 AM4h13Rennes station2:17 PMBrussels-Midi€1291One-way1 transfer
- 8060+934110:04 AM4h13Rennes station2:17 PMBrussels-Midi€1291One-way1 transfer
- 8088+94936:35 PM4h21Rennes station10:56 PMBrussels-Midi€1121One-way1 transfer
- 8088+93936:35 PM4h21Rennes station10:56 PMBrussels-Midi€1121One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €309.
Distance: 531 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€131 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €309 Average price | €154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Brussels:
A bus is €97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Brussels costing on average €131.
A bus is €275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Brussels costing on average €309.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Live departures
Rennes to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Brussels trains for today, Thursday, September 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8088+9393 | On time 6:35 PM Rennes station | 4h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 4 | |||||
| 9884 | 6:25 AM Rennes station | 4h36 | 11:01 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8680+9341 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 7h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8680+9441 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 7h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8680+9429 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 5h42 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8680+9441 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 7h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8680+9429 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 5h42 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8680+9341 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 7h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8680+9429 | 6:35 AM Rennes station | 5h39 | 12:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8080+9429 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 5h17 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8790+9429 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 5h17 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8790+9441 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 7h17 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8790+9429 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 5h17 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8080+9429 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 5h17 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8790+9441 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 7h17 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8790+9341 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 7h17 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8080+9441 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 7h17 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8790+9429 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 5h14 | 12:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8080+9429 | 7:00 AM Rennes station | 5h14 | 12:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702+9441 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 6h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702+9429 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8602+9429 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702+9429 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8602+9429 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8602+9441 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 6h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702+9441 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 6h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702+9341 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 6h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702 · 7025 · 9854 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h36 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
| 8602+9429 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h39 | 12:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8702+9429 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 4h39 | 12:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8602+9341 | 7:35 AM Rennes station | 6h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9441 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 6h29 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9429 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 4h29 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9341 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 6h29 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9341 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 6h29 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9441 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 6h29 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9429 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 4h29 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8052+9429 | 7:48 AM Rennes station | 4h26 | 12:14 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8604+9441 | 8:35 AM Rennes station | 5h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8704+9441 | 8:35 AM Rennes station | 5h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8704+9341 | 8:35 AM Rennes station | 5h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8606+9441 | 9:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8706+9441 | 9:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8706+9341 | 9:35 AM Rennes station | 4h42 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8060+9441 | 10:04 AM Rennes station | 4h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8060+9341 | 10:04 AM Rennes station | 4h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8060+9365 | 10:04 AM Rennes station | 8h17 | 6:21 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8610+9451 | 11:35 AM Rennes station | 4h09 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8610+9465 | 11:35 AM Rennes station | 6h46 | 6:21 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8610+9365 | 11:35 AM Rennes station | 6h46 | 6:21 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8090+9465 | 12:50 PM Rennes station | 5h31 | 6:21 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8090+9493 | 12:50 PM Rennes station | 10h06 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8090+9393 | 12:50 PM Rennes station | 10h06 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12210+9393 | 1:35 PM Rennes station | 9h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12210+9493 | 1:35 PM Rennes station | 9h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8720+9493 | 1:35 PM Rennes station | 9h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8722+9489 | 3:35 PM Rennes station | 6h42 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8722+9493 | 3:35 PM Rennes station | 7h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8722+9393 | 3:35 PM Rennes station | 7h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 5460 · 9868 | 4:03 PM Rennes station | 4h40 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12226+9389 | 4:07 PM Rennes station | 6h10 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12226+9489 | 4:07 PM Rennes station | 6h10 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12226+9493 | 4:07 PM Rennes station | 6h49 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12226+9393 | 4:07 PM Rennes station | 6h49 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8626+9493 | 4:07 PM Rennes station | 6h49 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8074+9393 | 4:31 PM Rennes station | 6h25 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8074+9389 | 4:31 PM Rennes station | 5h46 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8074+9493 | 4:31 PM Rennes station | 6h25 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12230+9493 | 4:35 PM Rennes station | 6h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12230+9393 | 4:35 PM Rennes station | 6h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12230+9389 | 4:35 PM Rennes station | 5h42 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12230+9489 | 4:35 PM Rennes station | 5h42 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8630+9493 | 4:35 PM Rennes station | 6h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8630+9393 | 4:35 PM Rennes station | 6h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12234+9489 | 5:35 PM Rennes station | 4h42 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12234+9393 | 5:35 PM Rennes station | 5h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12234+9493 | 5:35 PM Rennes station | 5h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 12234+9389 | 5:35 PM Rennes station | 4h42 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8634+9493 | 5:35 PM Rennes station | 5h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 8634+9393 | 5:35 PM Rennes station | 5h21 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rennes to Brussels
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Belgium
Trains from Rennes to Brussels run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €67 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 531 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €67 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 5:53 AM |
Last train 7:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF, Eurostar from Rennes to Brussels trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF, Eurostar trains will get you between Rennes and Brussels from €20. 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 Rennes to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rennes to Brussels
Most Rennes to Brussels trains use the Rennes to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rennes station do trains to Brussels leave from?
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.
Which Brussels station do trains from Rennes arrive at?
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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