How to travel from Rouen to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Rouen and Strasbourg is around 580km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen to Strasbourg 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 Vernon then Gare Saint-Lazare and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €690($690)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance632km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Rouen and Strasbourg is around 580km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (307 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Rouen and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vernon, Gare Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta and Paris-Est. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Ter, Transilien, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Rouen and Strasbourg. Trains depart hourly 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Rouen and Strasbourg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 632km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Strasbourg

Transport options from Rouen to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€105($105)
hourly580km (361 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€690($690)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 30m
€265($265)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 5m
€230($230)
every 20 mins831km (516 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 45m
€310($310)
every 2 hours887km (551 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€42($42)
every 20 mins636km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€85($85)
on demand632km (392 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg