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 - €120 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 26m and costs €160 - €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.

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 26m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 26m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €330 and takes 8h 59m.

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 27m 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 385+ hotels available in Rennes.

Basel to Rennes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 26m
€168–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nancybus FlixBus N836
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Rennesbus N215
13h 35m
€64–114
Drive 794.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rennescar 794.7 km
8h 27m
€137–198
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
€186–448
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
8h 59m
€155–326
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 51m
€98–379
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 36m
€173–491

Basel to Rennes by train and bus

5Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 881.6 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rennes via Nancy in around 13h 35m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.