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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £279.
Distance: 251 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £279 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Rennes to Rouen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Rouen:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Rouen costing on average £84.
A coach is £250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Rouen costing on average £279.
Other travel options to Rouen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Coach takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 3h 16m 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.
How to get to Rouen from Rennes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rennes to Rouen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rouen are Paris, Le Havre, Caen, Deauville and Vernon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rouen on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Le Havre is a Normandy port known for Auguste Perret’s post-war centre, now recognised by UNESCO. Its broad streets, concrete architecture and open seafront give it a distinctly modern feel.
Caen is a Norman city known for William the Conqueror, the Château de Caen and its wartime history. A rebuilt centre, busy student life and relaxed streets give it an approachable, lived-in character.
Deauville is a stylish Normandy seaside resort known for its beach, elegant villas and horse-racing heritage. Its promenade, smart atmosphere and film-festival links give it a polished character beside the Channel.
Vernon is a riverside town in Normandy known for its link to nearby Giverny and Claude Monet. Half-timbered streets, old mills and the Seine give it a calm historic character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Rouen:
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Rouen costing on average £84.
A coach is £250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Rouen costing on average £279.
Other travel options to Rouen take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Coach takes on average 6h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Rouen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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