How to travel from Bayonne to Rouen, France

The distance between Bayonne and Rouen is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayonne 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Rouen - Rive gauche.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance839km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Bayonne and Rouen is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 690km (429 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bayonne and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Rouen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Bayonne and Rouen. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Rouen. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Bayonne and Rouen. The distance is around 839km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Rouen

Transport options from Bayonne to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€250($250)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€195($195)
hourly868km (539 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€210($210)
5 times a day956km (594 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€140($140)
5 times a day878km (545 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€34($34)
twice a week899km (558 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€150($150)
on demand839km (521 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