How to travel from Rouen to Bayonne, France

The distance between Rouen and Bayonne is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rouen to Bayonne 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 to Paris St Lazare, Fly

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance839km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Rouen and Bayonne is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 690km (429 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Rouen and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rouen and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Rouen and Bayonne. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Bayonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 839km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Bayonne

Transport options from Rouen to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
€235($235)
hourly823km (511 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€200($200)
hourly866km (538 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€160($160)
3 times a week860km (535 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare5h 35m
€140($140)
5 times a day878km (545 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€34($34)
twice a week899km (558 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€150($150)
on demand839km (521 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne