How to travel from Annecy to Rouen, France

The distance between Annecy and Rouen is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Annecy to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train

Take the bus to Genève-Aéroport gare routière then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Rouen.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance682km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Annecy and Rouen is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Annecy and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Rouen is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Annecy and Rouen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Annecy and Rouen. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Rouen. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Rouen is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Rouen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Annecy and Rouen. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Annecy to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train + 4 similar
4h 15m
€150($150)
once daily599km (372 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€185($185)
every 20 mins704km (438 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 45m
€240($240)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 10m
€320($320)
every 20 mins861km (535 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 45m
€255($255)
every 20 mins959km (596 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€140($140)
5 times a day716km (445 miles)
Train via Massy-TGV5h 30m
€155($155)
twice a week690km (429 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€35($35)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€90($90)
on demand682km (424 miles)

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Airports near Rouen

The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Rouen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Rouen
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Rouen