How to travel from Brest to Rouen, France

The distance between Brest and Rouen is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest 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 Brest (BES) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Rouen.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Brest 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 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Brest and Rouen is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Brest and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest 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 Brest and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Brest and Rouen. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Rouen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Brest and Rouen. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Rouen

Transport options from Brest to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€235($235)
every 4 hours672km (418 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€310($310)
hourly697km (433 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€270($270)
hourly760km (473 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€130($130)
hourly747km (464 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours685km (426 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€35($35)
4 times a week553km (344 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€67($67)
on demand499km (310 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