Transport in Rennes

Public Transport

The STAR network (Service des Transports en Commun de l'Agglomération Rennaise) operates Rennes' public transport system, including metro lines, buses, and other mobility services across the city and its metropolitan area.

You can conveniently use your contactless bank card directly on validators in both the metro and buses.

• A single journey costs €1.70 and is valid for 1 hour
• This includes unlimited transfers within that time period
• No paper ticket is required – simply tap your card when boarding

The STAR network map is available here (only in French). See PDF of STAR metro lines here.

Note: Tickets for the metro and the bus can also be bought from machines at metro stops and at St Anne agency.

City Maps

Tourist maps of Rennes are available online in English and French.

Getting to the IGR-IAE

The nearest metro station is Jules Ferry (line b), located approximately 350 metres from the IGR-IAE.

From the station:

• Cross Rue Jean Guéhenno
• Walk straight ahead, keeping the Faculty of Law and Political Science on your left
• Continue onto Rue Jean Macé
• Turn left – the main entrance of the IGR-IAE will be on your left

Map design: Rebecca Dickason (2026)