There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Saint-Lô 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 St Lotrain Ter
2h 31m€35–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Saint-Lô138.9 km
2h€8–9Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Avranchesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus 306
3h 44m€12–30Drive 137.8 km
- Drive from Rennes to Saint-Lôcar 137.8 km
1h 35m€22–32
Rennes to Saint-Lô by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Lô is to rideshare which costs €8 - €9 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Lô is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Saint-Lô. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Gare Sncf via AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rennes and arriving at St Lo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Rennes and Saint-Lô is 203 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Saint-Lô without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
The train from Rennes to St Lo takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Rennes to Saint-Lô bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Saint-Lô train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Saint-Lô is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €30 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Saint-Lô, Normandy, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Rennes to St Lo 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Gare Sncf via AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to St Lo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rennes to Saint-Lô
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Saint-Lô bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Avranches station.
Rennes to Saint-Lô train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Lo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Saint-Lô is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Rennes to Saint-Lô.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Saint-Lô. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.