How to travel from Chamonix to Rouen, France

The distance between Chamonix and Rouen is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix 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.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train via Bellegarde

Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rouen.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Chamonix and Rouen is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Chamonix and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Rouen is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Chamonix and Rouen. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Chamonix and Rouen. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Rouen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Rouen. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Chamonix and Rouen. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Rouen

Transport options from Chamonix to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
6h 25m
€190($190)
every 20 mins806km (501 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 55m
€325($325)
every 20 mins963km (598 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 35m
€215($215)
twice daily936km (582 miles)
Train via Bellegarde + 2 similar
6h 50m
€205($205)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Train7h 15m
€165($165)
6 times a week730km (454 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon7h 50m
€175($175)
3 times a week791km (492 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€51($51)
5 times a week796km (494 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand739km (459 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