The distance between Rouen and Paris is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen to Paris by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Paris → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare.
Take the bus to Paris La Défense.
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There are several options for getting from Rouen to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Rouen and Paris is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Rouen and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Paris is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Paris. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Paris. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris La Défense. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Paris. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Paris. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | €24($24) | hourly | 141km (88 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €12($12) | hourly | 136km (85 miles) |
Bus to Paris - Courbevoie | 1h 55m | €12($12) | twice daily | 138km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €18($18) | on demand | 129km (80 miles) |
The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.