How to travel from Arcachon to Rouen, France

The distance between Arcachon and Rouen is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arcachon 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Paris and then to Rouen - Rive gauche.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance722km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Arcachon and Rouen is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (348 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Arcachon and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Rouen. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Arcachon and Rouen. The distance is around 722km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Rouen

Transport options from Arcachon to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€200($200)
hourly752km (467 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5h 20m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,008km (626 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane5h 25m
€160($160)
every 4 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane5h 40m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,049km (652 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€135($135)
twice a week721km (448 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean4h 35m
€120($120)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€51($51)
every 4 hours778km (483 miles)
Train to Pessac, bus11hrs
€39($39)
4 times a week769km (478 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand722km (448 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