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 €55 - €110 and takes 13h 35m.

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 14m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rennes via Nancy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

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 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Rennes?

The distance between Basel and Rennes is 883 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 14m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 14m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Rennes bus arrive?

Basel to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy 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 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 378+ 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 Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
5h 14m
€153–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nancybus FlixBus N836
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Rennesbus N215
13h 35m
€58–108
Drive 794.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rennescar 794.7 km
8h 27m
€140–201
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
7h 9m
€145–326
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
8h 8m
€186–469
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 40m
€91–271
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 55m
€89–341
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rennestrain
6h 56m
€153–424
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
7h 40m
€211–655

Basel to Rennes by train and subway

5Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rennes via Nancy in around 13h 35m.

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