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Paris to Rennes Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Paris to Rennes trains run mainly as TGV INOUI high-speed services, with some OUIGO low-cost TGV departures on selected dates. Trains depart from Paris Montparnasse and arrive at Rennes station, usually running non-stop or with limited calls such as Le Mans and Laval depending on the service. The rail distance is about 308 km, and the fastest direct TGV takes 1 hour 25 minutes, while slower direct services take around 2 hours 15 minutes. Around 20 to 25 direct departures run on a typical weekday, with First and Second Class on TGV INOUI and single-class seating on OUIGO. One-way fares from Paris to Rennes start from about €16 ($17 USD) for the lowest advance tickets and can rise to around €100 ($108 USD) for flexible peak-time TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

21Aug

Seats

Paris

Rennes

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:42

ParisParis Montparnasse

1h 33m

08:15

RennesStation

Direct

OUIGO 7611

from

85 USD

1h 33m, Direct

06:42

ParisParis Montparnasse

08:15

RennesStation

from

85 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7611

07:01

ParisParis Montparnasse

2h 3m

09:04

RennesStation

Direct

TGV Inoui 8081

from

81 USD

2h 3m, Direct

07:01

ParisParis Montparnasse

09:04

RennesStation

from

81 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 8081

Day trains

12:10

ParisParis Montparnasse

1h 38m

13:48

RennesStation

Direct

TGV Inoui 8085

from

81 USD

1h 38m, Direct

12:10

ParisParis Montparnasse

13:48

RennesStation

from

81 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 8085

12:16

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

2h 31m

14:47

RennesStation

Direct

TGV Inoui 5470

from

184 USD

2h 31m, Direct

12:16

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

14:47

RennesStation

from

184 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 5470

Evening trains

18:11

ParisParis Montparnasse

1h 32m

19:43

RennesStation

Direct

TGV Inoui 8095

from

81 USD

1h 32m, Direct

18:11

ParisParis Montparnasse

19:43

RennesStation

from

81 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 8095

18:11

ParisParis Montparnasse

1h 59m

20:10

RennesStation

Direct

TGV Inoui 8093

from

81 USD

1h 59m, Direct

18:11

ParisParis Montparnasse

20:10

RennesStation

from

81 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 8093

First train

06:42

Last train

22:15

Travel duration

1h 48m

Daily departures

Departure station

Paris

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Rennes

Ticket price

$12

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Exchange and cancellation rules depend on the selected Paris to Rennes fare. TGV INOUI fares usually offer more flexibility than the lowest OUIGO fares, so check the conditions before payment.

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Paris to Rennes Route Overview

The Paris to Rennes route uses the LGV Atlantique out of Paris and the LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire west of Le Mans, the high-speed line that cut Rennes trips to under 90 minutes after opening in 2017. The distinctive feature of this route is the transition from the dense Paris-Montparnasse suburban rail throat into the open high-speed approach to Brittany, with Rennes reached without a change of train. TGV INOUI seats are reserved by default, while OUIGO also requires a named reservation and has stricter ticket conditions. For travelers connecting onward, Rennes station is a main rail hub for Saint-Malo, Brest, Quimper, and regional TER services across Brittany.

Travel time

1h 48m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 25m

Longest trip

5h 8m

Paris

Paris is France's capital and the country's largest rail hub. Trains to Rennes depart from Paris Montparnasse, the main station for western France, with metro links to lines 4, 6, 12, and 13.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

1h 48m

Rennes

Rennes is the capital of Brittany and a university city with a compact historic center north of the Vilaine river. Rennes station sits south of the center and connects with metro line A, local buses, TER trains, and onward TGV services.

Rennes

Rennes, Place de la Gare, Saint-Hélier, Thabor - Saint-Hélier - Alphonse Guérin, Quartiers Centre, Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, Metropolitan France, 35000, France

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI services between Paris and Rennes offer Second Class and First Class. Second Class has reserved seats, power sockets on most trainsets, luggage racks, and access to the cafe-bar when available. First Class has wider seating, more legroom, a quieter carriage layout, and reserved seats included. OUIGO services use a low-cost single-class format with assigned seating; options such as extra luggage, preferred seats, or onboard services may cost extra depending on the fare.

from

$18

2nd Class

from

$64

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

Paris to Rennes TGV services have onboard luggage spaces, but passengers must be able to carry and store their own bags. OUIGO tickets may apply stricter paid luggage options than TGV INOUI.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may bring 2 large pieces of luggage with a maximum size of 130 cm each, plus 1 item of hand baggage. Luggage must be labeled with the passenger's name and kept within onboard storage areas.

Storage Facilities

TGV trainsets on the Paris to Rennes route have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage stacks near carriage entrances, and space between some seat backs. Large suitcases should not block aisles, doors, or vestibules.

Special Items

Folded bicycles in a cover and skis can usually be carried if they fit luggage rules. Fully assembled bicycles, large musical instruments, or other bulky items may require a specific booking option or may be refused on busy TGV and OUIGO services.

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Paris to Rennes Map

The 308 km Paris to Rennes rail route starts at Paris Montparnasse, runs southwest on the LGV Atlantique, then continues west on the LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire after the Le Mans area. Some trains call at Le Mans, Laval, or Vitre, while faster TGV services run non-stop. The line crosses the open farmland of the Paris basin and Mayenne before entering the Rennes urban area from the east.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 42m

Price from

$37

Departures

1464

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 37m

Price from

$43

Departures

106

Rating

Train

OUIGO Classique

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 5m

Price from

$12

Departures

Rating

The Paris to Rennes TGV links Paris Montparnasse with Rennes station in as little as 1 hour 25 minutes, placing travelers directly near metro and city bus connections at both ends. Intercity buses usually take 4 to 5 hours between Paris and Rennes and depart less often than the daytime TGV pattern. Flights between Paris and Rennes have limited usefulness for city-center travel because airport access, security, and boarding can exceed the rail travel time. Electric high-speed rail also produces lower per-passenger emissions than flying on this short domestic corridor.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 48m

$12-$166

Bus

Apprx.

4h 45m

$12-$45

Flight

Apprx.

1h 5m

$80-$260

Cities at Both Ends

Paris is the French capital, with trains to Brittany leaving from Paris Montparnasse near the Left Bank districts of Montparnasse and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Rennes is Brittany's regional capital, known for timber-framed streets around Place Sainte-Anne, the Parlement de Bretagne, and Les Lices market, with arrival at Rennes station just south of the center.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

Rennes

Brittany's main rail hub, linking western France with Paris, Nantes, Brest, Quimper, and regional TER Bretagne routes.

FAQ about the Paris - Rennes Route

How long is the train from Paris to Rennes?

The fastest direct TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Rennes takes 1 hour 25 minutes. Other direct TGV INOUI and OUIGO services may take around 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes depending on stops and timetable path.

How fast is the TGV from Paris to Rennes?

TGV services on the Paris to Rennes corridor can reach 320 km/h (199 mph) on the LGV Atlantique and LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire high-speed lines. Average speed is lower when a train calls at Le Mans, Laval, or Vitre.

How much is the train from Paris to Rennes?

One-way Paris to Rennes train tickets start from about €16 ($17 USD) for the lowest advance fares and can reach around €100 ($108 USD) for flexible peak-time TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

Does Eurail cover Paris to Rennes?

Eurail and Interrail passes cover TGV INOUI travel between Paris and Rennes, but a paid seat reservation is required before boarding. Pass coverage and reservation availability can vary by date. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How to book Paris to Rennes train tickets?

Book Paris to Rennes train tickets on Rail Monsters by selecting your travel date, choosing a TGV INOUI or OUIGO departure, and paying online. E-ticket details are sent by email, and mobile apps for iOS and Android can be used to manage the booking. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of departure.

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