What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Rennes?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Rennes is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 21h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Rennes?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €150 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Rennes via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Kiel to Rennes?

The distance between Kiel and Rennes is 1433 km. The road distance is 1292 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Rennes without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 12h 31m and costs €120 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Kiel to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rennes bus from?

Kiel to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Rennes train from?

Kiel to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Rennes?

The best way to get from Kiel to Rennes is to train which takes 12h 31m and costs €120 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Kiel to Rennes bus arrive?

Kiel to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Kiel to Rennes train arrive?

Kiel to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Rennes is 1292 km. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Kiel to Rennes.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Rennes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Rennes?

Book your Kiel to Rennes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 843+ hotels available in Rennes.

Kiel to Rennes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or car 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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
12h 31m
€123–434
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus N215 / ...
21h 15m
€60–115
Drive 1,292 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Rennescar 1,292 km
12h 26m
€195–282
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane HAM - RNS
8h 27m
€155–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
22h 17m
€73–100
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Rennescar
12h 6m
€263–379
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane HAM - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
10h 16m
€100–282
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Rennestrain
8h 46m
€133–380

Kiel to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

12h 31mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,433.3 km
Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rennes via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 15m.

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