How to travel from Bordeaux to Rouen, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Rouen is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Orleans - Av George Pompidou then Paris - La Défense Bus station and then to Rouen.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance653km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Bordeaux and Rouen is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bordeaux and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Rouen is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Versailles Chantiers. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Rouen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Bordeaux and Rouen. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orleans - Av George Pompidou and Paris - La Défense Bus station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Rouen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Bordeaux and Rouen. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Rouen

Transport options from Bordeaux to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€160($160)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 5m
€195($195)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train5h 15m
€150($150)
every 20 mins987km (613 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€295($295)
once daily1,014km (630 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
€260($260)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€22($22)
3 times a week716km (445 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère10h 15m
€50($50)
4 times a week750km (466 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€88($88)
on demand653km (406 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