There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Rennes by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
10h 56m€191–397Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BLQ - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
8h 46m€93–231Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Parisbus N410
- Take the bus from Paris to Rennesbus FlixBus 711 / ...
20h 25m€119–187Drive 1,276.8 km
- Drive from Bologna to Rennescar 1,276.8 km
13h 34m€203–294Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BLQ - RNS
6h 48m€139–369Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rennestrain Tgv
12h 14m€226–389Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N521
- Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Rennestrain 434C
20h 43m€158–258Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane FLR - RNS
9h 22m€154–406Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FLR - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 35m€109–291
Bologna to Rennes by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Rennes is to fly and train which costs €90 - €240 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Rennes is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs €130 - €370.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Rennes via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Rennes via Torino Porta Susa, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Bologna and Rennes is 1430 km. The road distance is 1276.8 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Rennes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 56m and costs €190 - €400.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Bologna to Rennes, including transfers.
Bologna to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Rennes train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Rennes is to train via Paris which takes 10h 56m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €370 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Rennes via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Rennes via Paris in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–370
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–410
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Bologna to Rennes train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Rennes is 1277 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Bologna to Rennes.
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