Bologna to Rennes by train

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Overview: trains from Bologna to Rennes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bologna to Rennes, 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 00:21 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 11hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 1076
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey €158.18 View journey
Avg journey time 21hr 39m
Train operators 38

Bologna to Rennes by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bologna to Rennes? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 1,076 kilometres.

Train cost from Bologna to Rennes

Ready to book tickets from Bologna to Rennes? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Bologna and Rennes typically run €158.18.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 and a half months in advance.

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Bologna to Rennes departure frequency and train timetable

With 45 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 17 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:21 and the last one is at 23:45. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:15, with the last one at 23:08.

Train duration for trips from Bologna to Rennes

The swiftest journey time on this route is 11 hours and 20 minutes, crossing a total distance of 1,076 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Bologna and Rennes

Tickets for travel between Bologna and Rennes can be booked 6 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Bologna to Rennes 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: Rennes.

FAQs about the train journey from Bologna to Rennes

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

The total journey from Bologna to Rennes is 1,076 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.