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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Basel SBB via Nancy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Rennes to Basel?

The distance between Rennes and Basel is 882 km. The road distance is 796.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Rennes to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rennes to Basel train from?

Rennes to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.

Train, bus or fly from Rennes to Basel?

The best way to get from Rennes to Basel is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Rennes to Basel bus arrive?

Rennes to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy station.

Where does the Rennes to Basel train arrive?

Rennes to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Basel is 797 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Rennes to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rennes to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 10m
CHF 159–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Nancybus N215
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N836
13h 30m
CHF 65–108
Drive 796.6 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Baselcar 796.6 km
8h 29m
CHF 130–187
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL)plane RNS - BSL
6h 45m
CHF 164–305
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 35m
CHF 72–138
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
5h 44m
CHF 99–302
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RNS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 33m
CHF 204–451
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
6h 1m
CHF 171–430

Rennes to Basel by train and bus

85Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Basel SBB via Nancy in around 13h 30m.

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