There are 3 ways to get from Rennes to Alençon by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Alencontrain Ter
2h 45m€41–65Drive 160.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Rennes to Alençoncar 160.3 km
2h 4m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Alenconbus Autocar
5h 18m€32–67
Rennes to Alençon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Alençon is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Alençon is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Alencon via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Alencon via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Rennes and Alençon is 218 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Alençon without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Rennes to Alençon, including transfers.
Rennes to Alençon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Alençon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Alençon is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Alençon, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Alencon via Le Mans in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Alencon via Caen in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Alençon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.
Rennes to Alençon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Alençon is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Rennes to Alençon.
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