Rennes, Brittany to Lille, Hauts-de-France from $36.5: 9 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• Onboard services for your train trip from Rennes to Lille typically include a catering service offering light snacks, drinks, and meal options. Depending on the train operator, you can expect to find a bistro service in First Class and a trolley service in Economy, with options like sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and wine. For a more comprehensive menu, choose a train operated by TGV Inoui for enhanced dining.

• The train services on this route mainly include TGV Inoui and Ouigo. TGV Inoui offers three classes: First Class (1ère classe) with more spacious seating and access to lounges, Business Class (which can include extra services like meal service), and Economy Class (2nde classe) which has standard seating. Ouigo offers a more budget-friendly experience with Economy Class options that come with fewer amenities, so choose according to your comfort preferences. You can visit their websites for more details: TGV Inoui - sncf.com, Ouigo - ouigo.com.

• Upon arriving at Lille Europe station, you can find left luggage services available for 6€ for 24 hours, making it convenient if you want to explore before checking into your accommodation. The station also features clean restrooms and baby-changing facilities. To navigate the station efficiently, check the station map available at gare-lille-europe.com. The fastest way to reach the city center is via the Lille Metro, line 1, which departs frequently from stations directly connected to Lille Europe; take it to 'République' station for the city center. Alternatively, bus line 10 also connects to the city center.