There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Royan by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€18–38Train via Redon
- Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain Ter
- Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
6h 46m€71–131Drive 310.2 km
- Drive from Rennes to Royancar 310.2 km
3h 46m€50–72Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
7h 4m€91–162
Rennes to Royan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Royan is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Royan is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Royan. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Royan via La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Royan. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Royan via Redon, Nantes and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Rennes and Royan is 318 km. The road distance is 310.2 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Royan without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Rennes to Royan, including transfers.
Rennes to Royan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Royan is to bus which takes 6h and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Redon, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Royan, France?
You can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Royan via La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to Royan via Redon, Nantes, and Saintes in around 6h 46m.
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 Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Redon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Redon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Rennes to Royan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Rennes to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Redon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Royan is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Rennes to Royan.
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