How to travel from Rouen to Lyon, France

The distance between Rouen and Lyon is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen to Lyon 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus via Paris - Orly Airport

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance593km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Rouen and Lyon is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Rouen and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rouen and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Rouen and Lyon. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rouen and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 8h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 15m 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 593km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Lyon

Transport options from Rouen to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€155($155)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train to Caen, Fly4hrs
€235($235)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly4h 50m
€275($275)
every 20 mins856km (532 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€100($100)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport + 1 similar
7h 50m
€31($31)
twice daily598km (371 miles)
Bus8h 15m
€35($35)
5 times a week604km (375 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€80($80)
on demand593km (369 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon