How to travel from Rouen to Rennes, France

The distance between Rouen and Rennes is around 310km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Train

Take the train to Caen and then to Rennes.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Rennes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Rouen and Rennes is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Rouen and Rennes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Rennes is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Rennes, 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 Rouen and Rennes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Rennes. 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 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Rouen and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Rouen and Rennes. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rouen and Rennes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Rennes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Rouen and Rennes. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Rennes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Rouen to Rennes

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Rennes

Transport options from Rouen to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 40m
€195($195)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€21($21)
4 times a week310km (192 miles)
Train
5hrs
€74($74)
twice daily437km (272 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€42($42)
on demand310km (193 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