There are 11 ways to get from Genoa to Rennes by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- 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
11h 8m€161–400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
- Take the bus from Paris to Rennesbus FlixBus 711 / ...
19h 25m€95–165Train, bus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the bus from Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolinea to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Rennestrain
18h 45m€123–277Drive 1,126.9 km
- Drive from Genoa to Rennescar 1,126.9 km
12h 7m€177–256Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane NCE - RNS
7h 3m€108–334Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rennestrain Tgv
12h 11m€173–357Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane GOA - RNS
22h 36m€133–654Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LIN - RNS
8h 57m€194–421Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
8h 52m€116–314Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
9h 11m€95–269Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
10h 17m€185–479
Genoa to Rennes by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Rennes via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Rennes via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Genoa and Rennes is 1239 km. The road distance is 1126.9 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Rennes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 8m and costs €160 - €400.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Genoa to Rennes, including transfers.
Genoa to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Rennes train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Rennes is to train via Paris which takes 11h 8m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €700 and takes 22h 36m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Rennes via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Rennes via Paris in around 19h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Florence, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–460
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–360
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–480
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–550
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolinea to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Genoa to Rennes train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Rennes is 1127 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Genoa to Rennes.
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