How to travel from Grenoble to Rouen, France

The distance between Grenoble and Rouen is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 RouenGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Rouen.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Grenoble and Rouen is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Grenoble and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Grenoble and Rouen. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Rouen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 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 Grenoble and Rouen. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Rouen

Transport options from Grenoble to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
€215($215)
every 3 hours696km (432 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 50m
€350($350)
every 4 hours853km (530 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane5h 10m
€185($185)
once daily723km (449 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 25m
€285($285)
every 20 mins950km (591 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane5h 40m
€275($275)
every 4 hours752km (468 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€140($140)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 5m
€195($195)
twice daily704km (438 miles)
Train via Massy-TGV5h 55m
€155($155)
once a week704km (437 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€26($26)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€95($95)
on demand698km (434 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