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 €60 - €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 21m and costs €170 - €300.

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.

How far is it from Basel to Rennes?

The distance between Basel and Rennes is 882 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 21m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Rennes?

The best way to get from Basel to Rennes is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €360 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Rennes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rennes is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Basel to Rennes.

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 1037+ 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 21m
€173–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nancybus FlixBus N836
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Rennesbus N215
13h 35m
€64–108
Drive 794.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rennescar 794.7 km
8h 28m
€141–204
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
7h 15m
€195–356
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 35m
€72–133
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 59m
€228–515
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 41m
€104–306
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 35m
€240–528
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
€178–484

Basel to Rennes by train and bus

6Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.5 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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 - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rennes via Nancy in around 13h 35m.

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