How far is Rennes from Karlsruhe?

The distance separating Rennes and Karlsruhe is 465 miles (749 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Karlsruhe?

Most of the buses traveling from Rennes to Karlsruhe leave from Gare Routière and arrive at Südseite Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Karlsruhe?

Once in Karlsruhe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Badisch Brauhaus (Karlsruhe), Leo's Baden-Baden, Schwarzwaldstube (Karlsruhe), Weinstube im Baldreit (Baden-Baden) and Restaurant EigenArt (Karlsruhe).

Bus Rennes to Karlsruhe from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rennes to Karlsruhe on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Gare Routière	19h 15m	5:15pm	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Gare Routière	13h 15m	8:30am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Gare Routière	17h 55m	2:20am	Südseite Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:42 PM CET.

Get from Rennes to Karlsruhe

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16h 20mAverage Duration

464 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Karlsruhe?

Stops in Rennes

A
Gare Routière
Place de la gare, 35000 Rennes, France
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B
3 Place Henri Terrière
3 Place Henri Terrière, 35200 Rennes, France

Stops in Karlsruhe

A
Südseite Hauptbahnhof
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 6, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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B
Karlsruhe Hbf
Bahnhofpl. 1A, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany
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C
Goethestraße
Goethestraße 17-19, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
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D
Karlsruhe
Gartenstraße 58, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
E
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Quebec Avenue, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,158 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rennes to Karlsruhe by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$91

11/24

$62

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$50

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11/28

$49

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$67

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The cheapest trip from Rennes to Karlsruhe was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rennes to Karlsruhe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $137 for a bus ticket from Rennes to Karlsruhe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-28.