How to travel from Poitiers to Rouen, France

The distance between Poitiers and Rouen is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Poitiers 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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Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rouen.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Poitiers and Rouen is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Poitiers and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Rouen is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Rouen. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Rouen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Poitiers and Rouen. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Rouen

Transport options from Poitiers to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 + 2 similar
2h 50m
€125($125)
twice daily459km (285 miles)
Train3hrs
€105($105)
hourly461km (287 miles)
Train via Massy-TGV3h 5m
€115($115)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€35($35)
every 20 mins489km (304 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€55($55)
on demand409km (254 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