There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Melle by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter / ...
6h 20m€35–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Bressuirebus L7
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routiere Quai 3bus 145
8h 24m€34–50Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
6h 49m€69–135Drive 278.9 km
- Drive from Rennes to Mellecar 278.9 km
3h 11m€44–63
Rennes to Melle by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Melle is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Melle is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Melle. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Place De La Poste via Gare routière, Gare SNCF and Gare Routiere Quai 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Melle. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Niort via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Rennes and Melle is 343 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Melle without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Rennes to Melle, including transfers.
Rennes to Melle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Melle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Melle is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Melle, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Place De La Poste via Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, Niort, and Gare Routiere Quai 2 in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Place De La Poste via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Gare routière, Gare SNCF, and Gare Routiere Quai 2 in around 8h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare de Bressuire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- [email protected]
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routiere Quai 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Melle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Rennes to Melle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Melle is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Rennes to Melle.
There are 228+ hotels available in Melle.




















