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Information about the Cologne to Rennes train

Travel by train from Cologne to Rennes. 6 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cologne at 7h 43m and the last at 13h 42m, allowing you to cover the 749.6 km distance in as little as 7h 04m.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Rennes

How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Rennes cost?

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Rennes take?

The Cologne to Rennes journey lasts 7h 41m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Rennes?

The shortest journey between Cologne and Rennes takes 7h 04m.

How many trains run from Cologne to Rennes each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 6 trains that run on the Cologne to Rennes route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Rennes?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Cologne and Rennes.

What is the distance between Cologne and Rennes by train?

The distance by train between Cologne and Rennes is approximately 749.6 km.

What time is the first train from Cologne to Rennes?

Looking for an early start? Take the Cologne to Rennes train at 7h 43m.

What time is the last train from Cologne to Rennes?

The last train departs Cologne at 13h 42m.

To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: KOLN HBF.

At Rennes, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: RENNES.

Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Rennes?

For your journey from Cologne to Rennes, you can travel with Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI, Eurostar, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, travel stress-free with your family, including young children. You can travel for free with a pushchair. Just remember to select the "pushchair" option when purchasing your OUIGO ticket.

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

If you opt for Eurostar, treat yourself when it comes to luggage. There are no weight restrictions on board the trains. Take up to 2 pieces of luggage (3 in Eurostar Premier class) + 1 carry-on bag on your journey.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Rennes?

The price of a Cologne – Rennes train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cologne to Rennes thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Rennes.

Price of a Cologne – Rennes Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Rennes, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Cologne to Rennes with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Cologne to Rennes at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Cologne – Rennes

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Cologne – Rennes Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Cologne to Rennes. For last-minute train tickets from Cologne to Rennes, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Cologne to Rennes and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Rennes on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Cologne to Rennes?

If you're travelling from Cologne to Rennes, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Rennes on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Cologne to Rennes train?

To travel from Cologne to Rennes, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Rennes by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Rennes guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Cologne to Rennes train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cologne to Rennes route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Cologne to Rennes train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
7h 43m 14h 47m 7h 04m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 18
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Lille Europe
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5475 - TGV INOUI 5470
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • Rennes
8h 39m 16h 25m 7h 46m Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9426
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 2h13
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8623
  • Rennes
9h 54m 17h 18m 7h 24m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 515
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h00
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7603
  • Rennes
10h 08m 18h 25m 8h 17m Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1110
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Leuven
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 1h03
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    Eurostar 9340
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h45
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8729 - TGV INOUI 8629
  • Rennes
12h 39m 20h 26m 7h 47m Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9450
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 2h16
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8641 - TGV INOUI 8739
  • Rennes
13h 42m 21h 29m 7h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 314
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9835 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Lille Europe
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 56 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 9838
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • Laval
  • Rennes