How to travel from Rennes to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Rennes and Strasbourg is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €530($535)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance826km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €530 ($535).

The distance between Rennes and Strasbourg is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Rennes and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Strasbourg is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €530 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Strasbourg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 15h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Strasbourg. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rennes and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Strasbourg (SXB) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Rennes to Strasbourg. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rennes to Strasbourg typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB).

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rennes and Strasbourg. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Strasbourg

Transport options from Rennes to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€530($535)
every 20 mins968km (602 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€250($250)
every 3 hours877km (545 miles)
Train
5hrs
€150($150)
twice daily844km (524 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€60($60)
twice a week1,067km (663 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€110($110)
on demand826km (513 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

The following major airports near Strasbourg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg