The distance between Paris and Rouen is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris 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.
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Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.
Take the bus to Rouen.
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There are several options for getting from Paris to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Paris and Rouen is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Paris and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Rouen is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Rouen. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Paris and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Paris and Rouen. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Défense - Métro-RER-Tramway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Rouen. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 1h 20m.
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 Paris and Rouen. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | €24($24) | hourly | 141km (88 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 60m | €12($12) | hourly | 131km (81 miles) |
Bus to Rouen - Rive gauche | 2hrs | €12($12) | once daily | 131km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €17($17) | on demand | 126km (78 miles) |
The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.