There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Châteauroux by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Vierzon Villetrain
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
5h 45m€85–135Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Châteauroux322.9 km
4h 55m€22Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724
- Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecturebus
8h 23m€30–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecturebus
6h 11m€56–114Drive 321.3 km
- Drive from Rennes to Châteaurouxcar 321.3 km
4h 38m€61–88
Rennes to Châteauroux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Chateauroux Prefecture via Nantes, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Chateauroux via Angers St Laud and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Rennes and Châteauroux is 452 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Rennes to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Rennes to Châteauroux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Châteauroux is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Chateauroux via Angers St Laud and Vierzon Ville in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Chateauroux Prefecture via Nantes, Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 8h 23m.
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 Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rennes to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Châteauroux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Rennes to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Châteauroux is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Rennes to Châteauroux.
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