The distance between Caen and Rouen is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen to Rouen by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rouen → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Rouen.
Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Rouen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Caen and Rouen is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Caen and Rouen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Rouen is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Rouen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Rouen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Caen and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Rouen. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Caen and Rouen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Rouen. We recommend that you take the bus to Rouen. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Rouen. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Rouen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 40m | €11($11) | once daily | 125km (78 miles) |
Train | 1h 45m | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 162km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €17($17) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.