How to travel from La Rochelle to Rouen, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Rouen is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rouen.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Rouen

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between La Rochelle and Rouen is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from La Rochelle and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Rouen is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle and Rouen. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Rouen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 5h 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 La Rochelle and Rouen. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from La Rochelle to Rouen

Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Rouen

Transport options from La Rochelle to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
€125($125)
every 4 hours606km (377 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 25m
€220($220)
5 times a day694km (431 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€40($40)
4 times a week574km (357 miles)
Bus via Nantes8h 55m
€39($39)
4 times a week557km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€64($64)
on demand477km (296 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