The average train between Kiel and Rennes takes 15h 35m and the fastest train takes 12h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Rennes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rennes at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




13h 21m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 38m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 48m • 4 changes




12h 48m • 4 changes




13h 21m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 38m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 48m • 4 changes




12h 48m • 4 changes




13h 21m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 38m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




17h 48m • 4 changes




13h 17m • 4 changes




12h 41m • 4 changes




12h 50m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 38m • 4 changes




12h 49m • 4 changes




13h 35m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




17h 50m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




17h 10m • 4 changes




13h 22m • 4 changes




12h 50m • 4 changes




13h 17m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




20h 38m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Rennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rennes station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
Kiel to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Kiel to Rennes train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Rennes is 1,071.5 km. The road distance is 1,433 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rennes via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 31m.