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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rennes is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rennes is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rennes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rennes?

The distance between Mainz and Rennes is 905 km. The road distance is 872.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Mainz to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rennes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rennes train from?

Mainz to Rennes train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Rennes?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €150 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €370 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Mainz to Rennes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Rennes train arrive?

Mainz to Rennes train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Rennes is 872 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Mainz to Rennes.

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

Book your Mainz to Rennes train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Rennes.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
7h 14m
€158–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus 1690 / ...
12h 50m
€67–112
Drive 872.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rennescar 872.4 km
7h 51m
€137–198
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane FRA - RNS
7h 32m
€207–364
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
8h 4m
€158–304
Bus via Frankfurt
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 31m
€79–157
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
6h 32m
€142–334

Mainz to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

28Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 905.2 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Rennes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 50m.

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