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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rennes is to train and bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 19h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rennes is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €200 - €360.

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 Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 24m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €360 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Mainz to Rennes bus arrive?

Mainz to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz 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 46m 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 945+ hotels available in Rennes.

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

There are 8 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 HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
7h 24m
€102–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to MetzN90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Metz to RennesN215 / ...
12h 40m
€53–114
Drive 872.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rennes872.4 km
7h 46m
€135–195
Fly Frankfurt to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)FRA - RNS
6h 34m
€209–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Rennes Place de la GareUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
19h 45m
€54–80
Fly Frankfurt to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)FRA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
6h 54m
€129–294
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)DUS - RNS
8h 38m
€183–453
Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rennes
7h 7m
€122–382

Mainz to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 905.2 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Rennes via Metz in around 12h 40m.

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