What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes to Roanne?

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Roanne is to bus and train which costs €70 - €140 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes to Roanne?

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Roanne is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €180 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Roanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Roanne via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Roanne?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Rennes to Roanne?

The distance between Rennes and Roanne is 873 km. The road distance is 596.7 km.

How do I travel from Rennes to Roanne without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €180 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Rennes to Roanne?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Rennes to Roanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Roanne bus from?

Rennes to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Roanne train from?

Rennes to Roanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Roanne?

The best way to get from Rennes to Roanne is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Rennes to Roanne bus arrive?

Rennes to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Rennes to Roanne train arrive?

Rennes to Roanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Roanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Roanne is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Rennes to Roanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Rennes to Roanne?

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Where can I stay near Roanne?

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Rennes to Roanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rennes to Roanne by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
5h 34m
€182–294
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Bourgesbus N744
2. Take the train from Bourges to Roannetrain Intercités / ...
8h 48m
€73–133
Drive 596.7 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Roannecar 596.7 km
6h 4m
€93–134
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
5h 2m
€183–422
Train via Angers
1. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Roannetrain Intercités / ...
7h 20m
€110–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
13h 5m
€74–136
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
6h 26m
€125–292
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane RNS - CFE
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Roannetrain
11h 35m
€254–1,448

Rennes to Roanne by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 873.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Rennes to Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Roanne via Lyon in around 13h 5m.

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