What is the travel distance from Rennes to Nantes?

The distance separating Rennes and Nantes is 61 miles (97 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Nantes?

The majority of buses traveling from Rennes to Nantes start their journey at Gare Routière and wind up at 2 route de Paris. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Isle of Nantes, Estuaire Nantes <> Saint-Nazaire, Saint Pierre Saint Paul Cathedral, Memorial to the abolition of slavery and Les enseignes.

Bus Rennes to Nantes from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rennes to Nantes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Rennes	1h 30m	9:30am	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	6:55pm	Gare Routière	1h 20m	8:15pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Rennes	1h 35m	10:40am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gare Routière	1h 40m	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Rennes	1h 35m	1:05pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Nantes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	Rennes	1h 30m	11:25pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Rennes	1h 20m	11:50pm	Nantes	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Rennes	1h 30m	9:30am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gare Routière	1h 40m	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Rennes	1h 35m	10:40am	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Nantes on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Gare Routière	1h 30m	6:00pm	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Rennes	1h 35m	10:40am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Rennes	1h 35m	1:05pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Nantes on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Rennes	1h 25m	4:00pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	6:55pm	Gare Routière	1h 20m	8:15pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Rennes	1h 30m	9:30am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gare Routière	1h 30m	6:00pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	1h 30m	6:45pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Nantes on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Rennes	1h 35m	10:40am	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	6:55pm	Gare Routière	1h 20m	8:15pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Rennes	1h 30m	9:30am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gare Routière	1h 40m	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Rennes	1h 25m	4:00pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Nantes on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	Rennes	1h 30m	11:25pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	6:55pm	Gare Routière	1h 20m	8:15pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Rennes	1h 35m	10:40am	Nantes	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Gare Routière	1h 40m	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Rennes	1h 35m	1:05pm	Nantes	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rennes to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $65	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $106	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $25	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Nantes?

Stops in Rennes

A
Gare Routière
Place de la gare, 35000 Rennes, France
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B
3 Place Henri Terrière
3 Place Henri Terrière, 35200 Rennes, France

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
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C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rennes to Nantes by bus

What is the travel distance from Rennes to Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$6

11/21

$8

Today

$8

11/23

$8

11/24

$5

11/25

$6

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

The cheapest trip from Rennes to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rennes to Nantes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $24 for a bus ticket from Rennes to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rennes to Nantes?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 30m	Avg Price$9	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 40m	Avg Price$46	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 20m	Avg Price$11	Daily Departures32