What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne is to rideshare which costs €47 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Rennes and Saint-Étienne is 840 km. The road distance is 676.1 km.

How do I travel from Rennes to Saint-Étienne without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Saint-Étienne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rennes to Saint-Étienne train from?

Rennes to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Rennes to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rennes to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Saint-Étienne is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Rennes to Saint-Étienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

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Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 860+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Saint-Étienne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rennes to Saint-Étienne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rennes to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
4h 48m
€145–247
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Saint-Étiennerideshare 676 km
8h 19m
€47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 21m
€61–103
Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques 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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
4h 24m
€147–415
Bus via Tours
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Toursbus
2. Take the bus from Tours to Thiersbus 724
3. Take the bus from Ouest - Plateforme multimodale to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routièrebus X18
13h 10m
€69–117
Drive 676.1 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Saint-Étiennecar 676.1 km
6h 55m
€108–156
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain
2. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 33m
€93–271

Rennes to Saint-Étienne by train

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Distance: 840.2 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Rennes to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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