The average train between Rennes and Roanne takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Roanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Rennes and Roanne. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Roanne at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Roanne station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Rennes to Roanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Roanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Roanne station.
Book your Rennes to Roanne train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and Roanne is 492.1 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 34m.