How to travel from Rouen to Dijon, France

The distance between Rouen and Dijon is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen to Dijon 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 St Lazare and then to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Dijon.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Dijon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Rouen and Dijon is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Rouen and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Dijon is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Dijon. 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 Rouen and Dijon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Dijon. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs 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 Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Dijon

Transport options from Rouen to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€100($100)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€230($230)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€28($28)
once daily453km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€60($60)
on demand441km (274 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon