How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 RouenLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Rouen.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen. We recommend that you drive to Rouen. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rouen. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 55m
€210($210)
every 3 hours664km (413 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6hrs
€225($225)
every 4 hours773km (480 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€105($105)
twice daily641km (398 miles)
Train via Le Mans5h 40m
€105($105)
once a week576km (358 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 15m
€43($43)
4 times a week531km (330 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€83($83)
on demand460km (286 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