How far is Rennes from Cologne?

The distance separating Rennes and Cologne is 434 miles (700 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rennes to Cologne leave from Gare Routière and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lanxess Arena, Volksgarten, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall and Cologne cable cars.

Bus Rennes to Cologne from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rennes to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Gare Routière	1d 1h	9:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Gare Routière	18h 30m	1:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Rennes	13h 40m	6:25am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Rennes	13h 40m	6:25am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Rennes	13h 40m	6:25am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Rennes to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

433 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $143	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$179 - $384	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Cologne?

Stops in Rennes

A - Gare Routière

B - 3 Place Henri Terrière

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rennes to Cologne by bus

How far is Rennes from Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rennes to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$60

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The cheapest trip from Rennes to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $77 for a bus ticket from Rennes to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-21.