The Marseille - Rennes train journey

Marseille and Rennes are 900 km apart. Allow about 5 h of travel time and 6 daily departures on the route. Exact timings depend on the day and the operator; the Gopaxo search shows live availability for your chosen date.

• Distance: 900 km
• Average duration: 5 h
• Departures per day: 6
• Departure station: Marseille Saint-Charles (Marseille)
• Arrival station: Rennes (Rennes)
• Direct train: no (change may be required)

Operators and carriers

Most journeys involve a connection between Marseille and Rennes. The operators on this route are: TGV inOui. Each offers its own fare range and service level (high-speed, intercity, regional); Gopaxo aggregates their offers in a single search so you don't have to compare them one by one.

Why travel by train

The train remains the most comfortable and sustainable way to cover the 900 km between Marseille and Rennes. You travel from city centre to city centre, without airport queues, and can work, read or relax throughout the journey. The carbon footprint of rail is far lower than that of a private car or plane over an equivalent distance.

Finding a cheap ticket

To get the best fare on the Marseille → Rennes route, book in advance (ideally 2 to 4 months before departure), avoid school-holiday weekends and prefer midday trains. The first tickets start from €50.00 when sales open. Gopaxo automatically compares every operator and sorts results by price, duration or schedule, so the cheapest offer of the day is visible at a glance.