The distance between Orleans and Rouen is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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 → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Rouen Rive Droite.
Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station and then to Rouen.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Orleans and Rouen is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Orleans and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Rouen. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Orleans and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - La Défense Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Blablabus, FlixBus, Rémi, NOMAD CARS Eure and NOMAD CARS Normandie TER run regular bus services between Orleans and Rouen. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Orleans and Rouen. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €50($50) | hourly | 265km (165 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €22($22) | twice daily | 257km (160 miles) |
Bus via Gare routière | 4h 25m | €4($4) | 6 times a week | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €32($32) | on demand | 237km (147 miles) |
Rémi
NOMAD CARS Eure
NOMAD CARS Normandie TER
The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.