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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rennes is to bus via Paris which costs €75 - €140 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rennes via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rennes?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rennes is 981 km. The road distance is 880.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €160 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Heidelberg to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rennes bus from?

Heidelberg to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rennes train from?

Heidelberg to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rennes?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rennes is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €160 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rennes bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rennes train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rennes is 881 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Heidelberg to Rennes.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Rennes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

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Heidelberg to Rennes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Rennestrain Tgv
8h 20m
€165–385
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m
€78–139
Drive 880.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rennescar 880.7 km
7h 57m
€137–198
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane FRA - RNS
8h 20m
€203–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Rennesbus N215
14h 59m
€80–137
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 16m
€148–373

Heidelberg to Rennes by train

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Distance: 980.8 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rennes via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg to Rennes - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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