How to travel from Quimper to Rouen, France

The distance between Quimper and Rouen is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Rouen.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Quimper and Rouen is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Quimper and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Quimper and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Quimper and Rouen. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Rouen

Transport options from Quimper to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€145($145)
hourly661km (411 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€190($190)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 30m
€240($240)
every 4 hours756km (470 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€120($120)
every 4 hours743km (462 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 15m
€120($120)
twice daily683km (424 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€32($32)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Bus via Rennes8h 50m
€30($30)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand521km (324 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