There are 10 ways to get from Zwickau to Rennes by train, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris l'Est
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Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Rennes
Cheapest option
Bus via Paris
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Take the bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz
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Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Rennes
8 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Karlsruhe Central Bus Station Southside
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Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Rennes Place de la Gare
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Rennes
Train to Leipzig, fly to Nantes, train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Nantes (NTE)
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Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
Train, train to Nuremberg, fly to Rennes
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
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Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Rennes (RNS)
Train, bus to Prague, fly to Rennes
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
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Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Rennes (RNS)
Train, bus to Prague, fly to Nantes
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
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Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Nantes (NTE)
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Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes (NTE)
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Take the train from Nantes to Rennes
Train to Dresden, fly to Rennes
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Rennes (RNS)
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International entry into France from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into France from Germany
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be placed under state quarantine
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- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
- 7-day mandatory self-quarantine
- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
- COVID-19 test upon arrival
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering France from Germany.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rennes is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rennes is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Rennes is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Germany from France.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Rennes is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 25h.
The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Rennes is to drive. Taking this option will cost €150 - €220 and takes 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Zwickau Main Train Station and arriving at Rennes via Nürnberg Hbf and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rennes via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Zwickau and Rennes is 1063 km. The road distance is 1273.9 km.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Zwickau to Rennes, including transfers.
Zwickau to Rennes bus services, operated by EuroClub, depart from Zwickau Main Train Station.
Zwickau to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Rennes is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 54m.
- Distance: 1063 km
- Duration: 12h 58m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Zwickau to Rennes via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau to Rennes via Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz, Nürnberg Hbf, Paris, and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine in around 18h 54m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €370
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Paris CDG, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €370
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Frankfurt, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €300
Flights from Prague to Nantes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €300
Flights from Prague to Nantes via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €300
Flights from Frankfurt to Nantes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €400
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Frankfurt, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €500
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €490
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Palma Mallorca, Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €370
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €260
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Frankfurt, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €370
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €450
Flights from Prague to Nantes via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €300
Flights from Frankfurt to Nantes via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €400
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €490
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leipzig to Nantes via Frankfurt, Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
Flights from Nuremberg to Rennes via Munich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €350
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
Flights from Prague to Rennes via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €310
Flights from Prague to Nantes via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €190
Flights from Prague to Nantes via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €190
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €420
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Frankfurt, Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Zurich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Nantes via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €450
Flights from Leipzig to Nantes via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
Flights from Prague to Nantes via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €390
Flights from Frankfurt to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Prague to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €260
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Munich, Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Dresden to Rennes via Frankfurt, Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €700
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hof Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €120
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- navitia2-eng.fr-ne-open.prod.canaltp.fr
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- navitia2-eng.fr-ne-open.prod.canaltp.fr
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
- Phone
- +38(066)-281-80-41
- euroclubbus@gmail.com
- Website
- eclub.kiev.ua
Bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- EuroClub
Bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Karlsruhe Central Bus Station Southside
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- EuroClub
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zwickau central train station to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- fr.ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- navitia2-eng.fr-ne-open.prod.canaltp.fr
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Rennes Place de la Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- RegioJet
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Nantes Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h and has one stopover.
Zwickau to Rennes bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Rennes station.
Zwickau to Rennes train services, operated by Sncf, arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Rennes is 1274 km. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Zwickau to Rennes.
easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Nantes Airport.
There are 105+ hotels available in Rennes. Prices start at €87 per night.