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The train from Rennes to Dusseldorf Airport usually takes 9 hours 58 minutes on average to travel 437 miles (704 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 7 hours 17 minutes. You can expect to find 24 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between Rennes and Dusseldorf Airport, you’ll need to make 2 changes on your way to Dusseldorf Airport. You can choose to travel with Eurostar, TGV or ICE to get to Dusseldorf Airport. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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| First train | 05:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:35 | |
| Departure station | Rennes | |
| Arrival station | Dusseldorf Airport | |
| Journey time | From 7h 17m | |
| Distance | 437 miles (704 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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TGV is the high-speed train service of the SNCF company. It connects the major cities of France at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h). All TGV trains are equipped with a food carriage, a free WiFi connection, power sockets and fold-down tables. Two comfort classes are offered – First Class and Second Class, with flexible fare options available and access to the Grand Voyageur lounge in some stations.
SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). Eurostar also runs trains on more routes between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. All Eurostar trains have modern, comfortable facilities, plenty of room for luggage, and onboard food and beverage car. There are three comfort classes on offer – Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Eurostar Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).
The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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