How to travel from Colmar to Rouen, France

The distance between Colmar and Rouen is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Rouen by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance677km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Rouen by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Colmar and Rouen is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Colmar and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris St Lazare. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Rouen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Colmar and Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Colmar and Rouen. The distance is around 677km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Rouen

Transport options from Colmar to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€190($190)
hourly643km (399 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 50m
€255($255)
twice daily724km (450 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane5h 55m
€265($265)
hourly821km (510 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 60m
€585($585)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€130($130)
4 times a day646km (401 miles)
Train via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV5h 10m
€135($135)
once a week680km (422 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€90($90)
on demand677km (420 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