The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Rouen → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen and then to Rouen Rive Droite.
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Rouen.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen. We recommend that you drive to Rouen. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then take the bus to Rouen. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rouen. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rouen is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | €46($46) | every 4 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 60m | €31($31) | once daily | 256km (159 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 25m | €47($47) | 4 times a week | 258km (161 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €45($45) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.