What is the distance between Rennes and Saint-Étienne?

About 341 miles (550 km) separate Rennes and Saint-Étienne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

If you're headed to Saint-Étienne from Rennes, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare Routière and arrive at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rennes to Saint-Étienne from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rennes to Saint-Étienne on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Gare Routière	13h 20m	11:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Gare Routière	23h 45m	10:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rennes	23h 30m	4:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Gare Routière	14h 55m	11:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Gare Routière	14h 10m	12:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Rennes to Saint-Étienne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Saint-Étienne. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7hAverage Duration

340 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $141	Average Duration14h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $64	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,134 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Saint-Étienne?

Stops in Rennes

A - Gare Routière

B - 3 Place Henri Terrière

Stops in Saint-Étienne

A - Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux

B - Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus

C - Saint Etienne

D - Saint-Etienne (Parking Abribus)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rennes to Saint-Étienne by bus

What is the distance between Rennes and Saint-Étienne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Saint-Étienne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$82

11/17

$70

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11/22

$53

11/23

$57

The cheapest trip from Rennes to Saint-Étienne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $82 for a bus ticket from Rennes to Saint-Étienne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-22.