The distance between Lille and Rouen is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lille 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.
👋 Also check out Rouen → Lille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.
Take the bus to Rouen.
There are several options for getting from Lille to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 40m. 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 Lille and Rouen is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lille 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 Lille to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Rouen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Rouen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.
SNCF run train services between Lille and Rouen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Rouen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lille and Rouen. The distance is around 253km (157 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 Lille to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 265km (165 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €19($19) | once daily | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €34($34) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.