How to travel from Calais to Rouen, France

The distance between Calais and Rouen is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Calais to Rouen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RouenCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Amiens and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Rouen.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance210km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Calais to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Calais and Rouen is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Calais and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amiens. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Calais and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Calais and Rouen. We recommend that you drive to Rouen. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Amiens and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Calais and Rouen. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Calais to Rouen

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Rouen

Transport options from Calais to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€51($51)
every 4 hours281km (175 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 15m
€42($42)
once daily368km (229 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand210km (130 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