How to travel from Rochefort to Rouen, France

The distance between Rochefort and Rouen is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rochefort 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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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rouen.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Rochefort and Rouen is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Rochefort and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Rouen is to take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Rochefort and Rouen. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Rouen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rochefort and Rouen. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Rouen

Transport options from Rochefort to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
€130($130)
every 4 hours635km (395 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 45m
€225($225)
4 times a day723km (449 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6hrs
€230($230)
every 4 hours878km (546 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane7h 10m
€185($185)
every 20 mins1,158km (719 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€42($42)
4 times a week609km (379 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€68($68)
on demand506km (314 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