- Must visit
MuMa - Musée d'art moderne André Malraux
Le Havre’s flagship fine arts museum facing the sea, renowned for Impressionist collections and light-filled architecture by the waterfront.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€45
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 18
9 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
10 h 2 m
Buses on Sep 18
9
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rennes to Le Havre is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Le Havre will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
It's difficult to get from Rennes to Le Havre without transferring at least once.
52019 · 7753
52197 · 87715
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50918 · 7725
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Le Havre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €624.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €624 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Le Havre:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Le Havre costing on average €112.
A bus is €566 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Le Havre costing on average €624.
Other travel options to Le Havre take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.87. The journey takes 7h 29m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Le Havre buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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50053 · 7723 | 1:10 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 11h05 | 12:15 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 10h35 | 12:15 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 10h20 | 7:15 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50918 · 7725 | 9:15 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 10h20 | 7:35 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 10h05 | 8:00 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 9h55 | 11:40 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
52197 · 87715 | 3:15 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 9h30 | 12:45 AM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rennes to Le Havre run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Le Havre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Le Havre trip today.
Le Havre’s flagship fine arts museum facing the sea, renowned for Impressionist collections and light-filled architecture by the waterfront.
Apartment recreated by Perret’s workshop, showing daily life in the rebuilt city and offering a vivid introduction to UNESCO Le Havre.
This historic shipowner’s house museum presents decorative arts and interiors, revealing Le Havre’s affluent maritime past.
The rebuilt center by Auguste Perret is a UNESCO site, best explored on foot for its grand avenues, concrete harmony, and urban vistas.
Wide beach promenade with sea views, modern public spaces, and easy access to many of Le Havre’s most iconic waterfront sights.
Large hanging gardens in a former fort, offering themed landscapes, greenhouses, and superb viewpoints over the city and estuary.
Creamy mussels cooked in Normandy cider, cream, shallots, and herbs. A regional seaside classic that reflects the local shellfish trade and apple-growing heritage.
Fresh oysters from the Normandy coast, prized for their briny flavor and served simply to showcase the region’s long maritime and oyster-farming tradition.
Fish stew from Normandy coast waters, often made with white fish, shellfish, cream, cider, and aromatics. It is a comforting dish tied to local fishing culture.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant known for fresh fish and shellfish in an elegant but relaxed setting near the waterfront.
Established brasserie inside the Hôtel de Ville area, appreciated for classic French dishes, seafood, and a polished traditional atmosphere.
Popular local address for refined French cuisine with Normandy products, offering a cozy dining room and a strong neighborhood reputation.
Moderate for France: hotels and seafood dining can be pricier in peak season, but local transit and casual meals stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Le Havre Gare routière -> Le Havre City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Le Havre by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Le Havre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rennes to Le Havre buses use the Rennes, Gare Routière to Le Havre, Gare routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Rennes and Le Havre bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rennes, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Gare Routière.
Available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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