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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Espelette is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 21m.

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 28m 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 21m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Espelette?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Rennes to Espelette?

The distance between Rennes and Espelette is 636 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 21m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m 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.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Espelette train from?

Rennes to Espelette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 21m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €260 and takes 10h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €460 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Rennes to Espelette bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rennes to Espelette train arrive?

Rennes to Espelette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Espelette?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Espelette is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Rennes to Espelette.

Where can I stay near Espelette?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Espelette.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Rennes to Bayonnebus FlixBus N711 / ...
10h 21m
€52–96
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter
10h 58m
€123–256
Drive 626.2 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Espelettecar 626.2 km
6h 28m
€97–141
Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane RNS - BIQ
8h 6m
€174–456
Bus via Bordeaux
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
10h 42m
€54–99
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
9h 5m
€131–336
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rennes to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
6h 56m
€187–486

Rennes to Espelette by bus and foot

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10h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 635.9 km
Duration: 10h 21m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to Bayonne every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 15m. 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 10h 58m.

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