Rennes to Lausanne by train

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Overview: trains from Rennes to Lausanne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rennes to Lausanne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:36 View journey
Last train 21:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 651
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey £225.26 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 5m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Rennes to Lausanne

Ready to book a trip from Rennes to Lausanne by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Rennes and Lausanne

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £225.26, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Rennes to Lausanne train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Rennes to Lausanne is at 05:36 and the last is at 17:35. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:48 and the last one is at 21:35. You can expect 10 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Rennes to Lausanne?

On this route spanning 651 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 6 hours and 2 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Rennes and Lausanne?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Rennes and Lausanne 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Rennes to Lausanne travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Lausanne.

FAQs about the train journey from Rennes to Lausanne

Want to know more about your journey from Rennes to Lausanne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Rennes to Lausanne is 651 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.