How far is Rennes from Lille?

Rennes and Lille are 277 miles (447 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rennes to Lille leave from Gare Routière and arrive at Lille - Boulevard de Turin. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Lille, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lille Zoo, The Old Stock Exchange, La Piscine Museum, Lille Cathedral and Old Town.

Bus Rennes to Lille from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rennes to Lille on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Gare Routière	8h 40m	7:00pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	8h 20m	1:35am	Lille	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Rennes	9h	11:30pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Gare Routière	9h 45m	6:10pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Gare Routière	9h 10m	10:40pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Lille on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Rennes	9h	11:30pm	Lille	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Rennes	8h 5m	5:20pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Rennes	8h 50m	10:00am	Lille	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Gare Routière	8h 10m	9:50am	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	8h 20m	1:35am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Lille on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Gare Routière	8h 10m	9:50am	131 Boulevard de Turin	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Rennes	8h 5m	5:20pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Rennes	8h 50m	10:00am	Lille	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Gare Routière	8h 40m	7:00pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Rennes	9h	11:30pm	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Lille on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	8h 30m	1:45am	Lille	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Rennes	8h 5m	5:20pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Rennes	8h 50m	10:00am	Lille	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Gare Routière	8h 10m	9:50am	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Rennes	10h 10m	10:00am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Lille on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Gare Routière	8h 10m	9:50am	131 Boulevard de Turin	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Rennes	8h 5m	5:20pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Gare Routière	9h 45m	6:10pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Gare Routière	11h 5m	6:20am	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags

Next departures for Rennes to Lille on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	8h 20m	1:35am	Lille	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15am	Rennes	8h 5m	5:20pm	Lille	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:28 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rennes to Lille

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lille. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

276 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $133	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $207	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $79	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Lille?

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 Lille

A
Lille - Boulevard de Turin
Bus station, Boulevard de Turin, 59800 Lille, France
B
1 Place Saint-Hubert
1 Place Saint-Hubert, 59800 Lille, France
C
Gare de Lille Europe
Lille, 59777 Lille, France
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D
253 Boulevard de Leeds
253 Boulevard de Leeds, 59800 Lille, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rennes to Lille by bus

How far is Rennes from Lille?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Lille?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lille?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$51

11/20

$44

Today

$44

11/22

$26

11/23

$44

11/24

$29

11/25

$35

11/26

$66

The cheapest trip from Rennes to Lille was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $142 for a bus ticket from Rennes to Lille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-22.

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 Lille?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 50m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 5m	Avg Price$136	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 10m	Avg Price$53	Daily Departures5