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 40 - SFr 65 and takes 19h.

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 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes Place de la Gare and arriving at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h.

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 Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Rennes to Basel?

The distance between Rennes and Basel is 883 km. The road distance is 796.5 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 5h 57m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 5h 57m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 45m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 370 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Rennes to Basel bus arrive?

Rennes to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rennes to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 57m
CHF 73–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
19h
CHF 40–65
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel SBBbus 099 / ...
13h 45m
CHF 53–107
Drive 796.5 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Baselcar 796.5 km
8h 29m
CHF 129–186
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 38m
CHF 78–270
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 31m
CHF 173–339
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL)plane RNS - BSL
7h 17m
CHF 183–365
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
5h 58m
CHF 125–397
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 38m
CHF 91–257
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RNS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
8h 29m
CHF 114–381

Rennes to Basel by train and subway

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5h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 883 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Basel SBB via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 45m.

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