The distance between Nantes and Rouen is around 384km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes 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 Rouen → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite.
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Take the bus to Rouen - Rive gauche.
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Nantes and Rouen is around 384km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nantes and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes 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 Nantes and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Nantes and Rouen. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Rouen. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Nantes and Rouen. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 30m | €185($185) | hourly | 552km (343 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €100($100) | hourly | 528km (328 miles) |
Train via Le Mans | 4h 25m | €95($95) | 5 times a day | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | €19($19) | twice daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €52($52) | on demand | 384km (238 miles) |
The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.