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 via Paris which takes 6h 9m and costs €150 - €350.

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 St Louis and arriving at Rennes via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Rennes?

The distance between Basel and Rennes is 934 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 via Paris which takes 6h 9m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Rennes?

The best way to get from Basel to Rennes is to train via Paris which takes 6h 9m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €480 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Rennes bus arrive?

Basel to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Rennes train arrive?

Basel to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rennes is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 945+ hotels available in Rennes.

Basel to Rennes - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
6h 9m
€156–342
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Rennes Place de la Garebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
19h 15m
€45–70
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus N215 / ...
13h 30m
€57–99
Drive 794.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rennescar 794.7 km
8h 27m
€137–197
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
8h 12m
€105–476
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Rennestrain Tgv
8h 1m
€164–395
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane ZRH - RNS
7h 52m
€201–384
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
6h 42m
€85–286
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane GVA - RNS
7h 31m
€156–442
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
6h 57m
€91–345

Basel to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 934.2 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Rennes via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rennes via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 30m.

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