How to travel from Rouen to Bayeux, France

The distance between Rouen and Bayeux is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Rouen to Bayeux by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Caen.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Bayeux by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Rouen and Bayeux is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (82 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Rouen and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Bayeux. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

SNCF run train services between Rouen and Bayeux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rouen and Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Rouen and Bayeux. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Bayeux

Transport options from Rouen to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
€32($32)
every 4 hours192km (119 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€28($28)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux