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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 prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 16h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 463 miles (746 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 39m Average total duration Fastest 16h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rennes:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rennes costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
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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.
FlixBus5:45 PM13h15Karlsruhe Hbf7:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière$1041One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:45 PM13h15Karlsruhe Hbf7:00 AMRennes, Gare Routière$1041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9560 · 122296:05 PM6h20Karlsruhe Hbf12:25 AMRennes station$2901One-way1 transfer
Other options
30493 · 5219812:25 AM14h05Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)2:30 PMRennes, Gare Routière$1531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM14h55Karlsruhe Hbf1:25 PMRennes, Gare Routière$1591One-way2 transfers
30493 · 5091712:25 AM19h00Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)7:25 PMRennes, Gare Routière$1651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Rennes:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Rennes costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Rennes by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rennes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
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