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 €70 - €120 and takes 13h.

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 5h 16m and costs €160 - €320.

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 Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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 5h 16m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 5h 16m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €360 and takes 10h 15m.

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 29m 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?

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Basel to Rennes - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
5h 16m
€162–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Rennesbus FlixBus 711 / ...
13h
€71–116
Drive 794.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rennescar 794.7 km
8h 29m
€143–207
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
10h 15m
€225–356
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Rennestrain Tgv
8h 11m
€165–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Rennestrain 434C
15h 49m
€144–241
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 9m
€213–432
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 22m
€105–301
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 35m
€97–350
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
7h 35m
€218–526
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 57m
€173–424

Basel to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

65Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 933.8 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Rennes via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rennes via Paris in around 13h.

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