How to travel from Dunkirk to Rouen, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Rouen is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 Amiens and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Rouen - Rive gauche.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Dunkirk and Rouen is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amiens. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Rouen. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Dunkirk and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Rouen. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Amiens and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 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 Dunkirk and Rouen. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Rouen

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Rouen

Transport options from Dunkirk to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€50($50)
5 times a week315km (196 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€23($23)
twice daily342km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€34($34)
on demand250km (155 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