How to travel from Paris to Le Havre, France

The distance between Paris and Le Havre is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus to Le Havre

Take the bus to Le Havre.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Paris to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Paris and Le Havre is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Paris and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Le Havre. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Paris and Le Havre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Paris and Le Havre. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Défense - Métro-RER-Tramway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Le Havre. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris and Le Havre. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Paris to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Le Havre

Transport options from Paris to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€36($36)
hourly229km (143 miles)
Bus to Le Havre + 1 similar
2h 25m
€13($13)
6 times a week191km (119 miles)
Bus2h 35m
€15($15)
every 2 hours191km (119 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€34($34)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre