How to travel from Rennes to Le Havre, France

The distance between Rennes and Le Havre is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rennes 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.

👋 Also check out Le HavreRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Rennes and Le Havre is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Rennes and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Le Havre, 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 Rennes and Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Le Havre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Rennes and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Rennes and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Rennes and Le Havre. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Rennes to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Le Havre

Transport options from Rennes to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€115($115)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€35($35)
once daily272km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€50($50)
on demand277km (172 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