There are 3 ways to get from Rennes to Loire Valley 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 Angers St Laudtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter / ...
2h 57m€69–100Drive 183 km
cheapest- Drive from Rennes to Loire Valleycar 183 km
2h 32m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
4h 28m€56–78
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Saumur via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Rennes and Loire Valley is 229 km. The road distance is 183 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rennes to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Rennes to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Loire Valley is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Loire Valley via Angers St Laud and Saumur in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 4h 28m.
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 Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Saumur Nord -Vivy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Rennes to Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rennes to Loire Valley.
There are 833+ hotels available in Loire Valley.