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 60 - 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 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.

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 Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

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 59m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 59m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 300 and takes 22h 6m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 30m.

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?

Book your Rennes to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

There are 8 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
5h 59m
CHF 157–279
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 60–104
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 50m
CHF 186–515
Drive 796.5 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Baselcar 796.5 km
8h 29m
CHF 126–183
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL)plane RNS - BSL
22h 6m
CHF 124–295
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 83–245
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 36m
CHF 162–421
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 92–354

Rennes to Basel by train and subway

45Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882.6 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, KLM, Air France, and easyJet fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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