What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Rennes?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rennes is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 19h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Rennes?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rennes is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rennes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Rennes Place de la Gare. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Rennes via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Rennes?

The distance between Basel and Rennes is 880 km. The road distance is 794.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Rennes without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Rennes?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Basel to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rennes bus from?

Basel to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rennes train from?

Basel to Rennes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Rennes?

The best way to get from Basel to Rennes is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 13h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €480 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Rennes bus arrive?

Basel to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Basel to Rennes train arrive?

Basel to Rennes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rennes is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Basel to Rennes.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Rennes?

Book your Basel to Rennes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Rennes?

Book your Basel to Rennes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 950+ hotels available in Rennes.

Basel to Rennes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
5h 45m
€71–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Rennes Place de la GareUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
19h 15m
€45–70
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to RennesN215 / ...
13h 10m
€57–120
Drive 794.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rennes794.7 km
8h 23m
€137–197
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BSL - RNS
8h 31m
€165–476
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)ZRH - RNS
7h 51m
€206–352
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
6h 40m
€85–251
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)GVA - RNS
7h 52m
€143–400
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
7h 2m
€104–270

Basel to Rennes by train and subway

1Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 880.4 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Rennes via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 10m.

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