How to travel from Rennes to Rouen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Rouen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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$40

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$96

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$73

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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3h 52m

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3h 22m

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3h 16m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Rouen is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Rouen:

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Rouen costing on average $96 (€78).

A bus is $159 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Rouen costing on average $199 (€162).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Rouen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

Flight takes on average 6h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rennes and Rouen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Rouen among Omio's users.

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from Rennes to Rouen

How to get from Rennes to Rouen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rennes to Rouen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5617 · 88194
    9:05 AM11h25
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    8:30 PMRouen, Avenue Champlain
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5617 · 88194
    9:05 AM11h25
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    8:30 PMRouen, Avenue Champlain
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF7531
    11:05 AM1h10
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    12:15 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $1071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5332 · 5376
    7:31 AM5h42
    Rennes station
    1:13 PMGare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8052+TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118713125
    7:48 AM5h54
    Rennes station
    1:42 PMGare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873113+SNCF | TGV INOUI12208
    9:55 AM5h03
    Rennes station
    2:58 PMGare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
    $1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM4h50
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    3:10 PMRouen, Avenue Champlain
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50085 · 87715
    2:30 PM9h10
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    11:40 PMRouen, Avenue Champlain
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50085 · 87715
    2:30 PM9h10
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    11:40 PMRouen, Avenue Champlain
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369+Air France HopAF6277
    6:20 PM25h50
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    8:10 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371+Air France HopAF6277
    6:20 PM13h00
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    7:20 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367+Air France HopAF6277
    6:20 PM21h30
    Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport
    3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rennes to Rouen

Travel to Rouen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rennes to Rouen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rennes and Rouen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Rouen is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Rouen:

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Rouen costing on average $96 (€78).

A bus is $159 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Rouen costing on average $199 (€162).

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Rouen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

Flight takes on average 6h 7m.

The distance from Rennes to Rouen is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Rouen is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Rouen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rennes to Rouen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Rouen, Avenue Champlain.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes to Rouen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Rouen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rouen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rennes to Rouen:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Rennes to Rouen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Le Havre, Étretat, Marseille, Beauvais. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rouen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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