How to travel from Rennes to Rouen, France

The distance between Rennes and Rouen is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rouen.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Train

Take the train to Caen and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Rouen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Rennes and Rouen is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rennes and Rouen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

SNCF run train services between Rennes and Rouen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Rouen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Rouen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 30m 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 Rouen. We recommend that you take the bus to Rouen. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Rouen is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Rouen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Rouen. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Rouen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Rouen

Transport options from Rennes to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€21($21)
4 times a week309km (192 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€74($74)
twice daily437km (272 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€42($42)
on demand309km (192 miles)

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Airports near Rouen

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Rouen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Rouen
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Rouen