How to travel from Le Havre to Rennes, France

The distance between Le Havre and Rennes is around 271km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre to Rennes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RennesLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Versailles-Chantiers and then to Rennes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Le Havre and Rennes is around 271km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Le Havre and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Rennes is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Versailles-Chantiers and Gare Montparnasse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Havre and Rennes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Le Havre and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Versailles-Chantiers and then to Rennes. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Le Havre and Rennes. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Rennes

Transport options from Le Havre to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€125($125)
once daily585km (363 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily271km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€50($50)
on demand277km (172 miles)

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Airports near Rennes

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rennes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Rennes
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Rennes