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 55 - SFr 100 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 43m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

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.

How far is it from Rennes to Basel?

The distance between Rennes and Basel is 882 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 6h 12m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Rennes to Basel?

The best way to get from Rennes to Basel is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 310 and takes 7h 12m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Rennes to Basel bus arrive?

Rennes to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy 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 bus ticket from Rennes to Basel?

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1311+ hotels available in Basel.

Rennes to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rennes to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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
6h 12m
CHF 141–274
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 58–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
8h 41m
CHF 184–521
Drive 796.5 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Baselcar 796.5 km
8h 29m
CHF 129–186
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL)plane RNS - BSL
7h 12m
CHF 134–305
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 43m
CHF 85–257
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 37m
CHF 162–431
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 145–389
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 36m
CHF 82–317

Rennes to Basel by train and bus

45Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.7 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, easyJet and KLM fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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