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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Rennes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 463 miles (746 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Rennes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rennes:
A bus is $54 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rennes costing on average $130 (€109).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€64) compared to roughly $261 (€220) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $186 (€156). The journey takes 13h 9m versus 9h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Rennes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Rennes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 PM 16h00 Karlsruhe 11:25 AM Rennes $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:25 PM 16h00 Karlsruhe 11:25 AM Rennes $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 16h00 Karlsruhe 11:25 AM Rennes $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:25 AM 18h35 Karlsruhe 1:00 AM Rennes $62 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 AM 16h20 Karlsruhe 1:25 AM Rennes $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rennes:
A bus is $54 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rennes costing on average $130 (€109).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Rennes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Rennes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Rennes, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Rennes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Rennes by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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