- Must visit
MuMa Le Havre
Major fine arts museum with renowned Impressionist and modern collections, facing the harbor in a landmark postwar building.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rouen 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 Rouen to Le Havre will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rouen for Le Havre on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Le Havre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Le Havre:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rouen to Le Havre costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Le Havre take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 8m by bus vs 1h 10m by car) and save roughly $6 (€5) compared to fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $31 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Rouen to Le Havre buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 PM Rouen | 0h30 | 11:00 PM Le Havre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 4h55 | 12:15 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 5h35 | 1:45 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 4h35 | 4:45 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 4h30 | 6:15 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 5h00 | 8:00 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 4h40 | 8:30 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 4h35 | 11:40 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rouen to Le Havre run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Le Havre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Le Havre trip today.
Major fine arts museum with renowned Impressionist and modern collections, facing the harbor in a landmark postwar building.
Restored 18th-century shipowner's house showing merchant life in historic Le Havre through period rooms and collections.
Model apartment illustrating daily life and design in Auguste Perret's rebuilt postwar city, useful for understanding the UNESCO center.
Popular seaside promenade and pebble beach for walking, sunsets, and modern coastal views, especially lively in warm months.
Hilltop gardens with panoramic views over Le Havre, the estuary, and the sea, very popular for photos and relaxed walks.
Core reconstructed district designed by Auguste Perret, notable for architecture, wide perspectives, and urban heritage walks.
Mussels cooked with cream, cider, shallots, and sometimes apples, reflecting Normandy’s coastal seafood and dairy traditions.
Local sole served with a rich Normandy-style sauce of cream, mushrooms, and shellfish, common in classic seaside restaurants.
Scallops from the nearby Norman coast, often prepared simply with butter or in a creamy sauce during the fishing season.
A well-known Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined Normandy seafood and seasonal tasting menus in an elegant setting.
An established Le Havre restaurant appreciated for classic French cuisine, seafood, and a warm brasserie atmosphere.
A historic local institution known for seafood, sauerkraut dishes, and bustling traditional brasserie character near the seafront.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Cafés are reasonable, while hotels and seafront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; no tip needed for counter service.
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Le Havre, Gare routière -> Le Havre Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Le Havre buses use the Rouen, Avenue Champlain to Le Havre, Gare routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Rouen and Le Havre bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rouen, Avenue Champlain is 1 km from Rouen city centre. Public transport options include:
Rouen, Avenue Champlain has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Le Bistro Rouennais (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Rouen, Avenue Champlain: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rouen, Avenue Champlain: Elevators, ramps.
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