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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Espelette is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €23 - €60 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Espelette is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Espelette?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Rennes to Espelette?

The distance between Rennes and Espelette is 640 km. The road distance is 626.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Espelette without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs €28 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Rennes to Espelette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Espelette bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rennes to Espelette?

The best way to get from Rennes to Espelette is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs €28 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €290 and takes 11h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Rennes to Espelette bus arrive?

Rennes to Espelette bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Espelette?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Espelette is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Rennes to Espelette.

Where can I stay near Espelette?

There are 874+ hotels available in Espelette.

Rennes to Espelette - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rennes to Espelette by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
10h 33m
€28–70
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 1m
€23–60
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter
11h 23m
€69–289
Drive 626.2 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Espelettecar 626.2 km
6h 27m
€95–138
Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane RNS - BIQ
10h 50m
€135–449
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
8h 59m
€136–359
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
7h 24m
€155–492

Rennes to Espelette by bus and foot

35Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.5 km
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Espelette, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to Bayonne 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 8h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to Mendi Alde Bourg via Nantes, Bordeaux St Jean, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière in around 11h 23m.

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