How to travel from Dijon to Rouen, France

The distance between Dijon and Rouen is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dijon 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rouen.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Dijon and Rouen is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Dijon and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Rouen is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and Rouen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Dijon and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Dijon and Rouen. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Rouen

Transport options from Dijon to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 5m
€100($100)
every 2 hours428km (266 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon3h 10m
€100($100)
every 3 hours428km (266 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€27($27)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€59($59)
on demand435km (270 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