How to travel from Rouen to Versailles, France

The distance between Rouen and Versailles is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen to Versailles 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 VersaillesRouen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Pont de Sèvres.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance125km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Versailles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 5m. 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 €17 ($17).

The distance between Rouen and Versailles is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Rouen and Versailles 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 Versailles is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Versailles. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rouen and Versailles with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Transilien run train services between Rouen and Versailles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Pont de Sèvres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Versailles. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 5m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Versailles. The distance is around 125km (78 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 Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Rouen to Versailles

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Versailles

Transport options from Rouen to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 20m
€45($45)
twice daily126km (78 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare1h 55m
€31($31)
hourly161km (100 miles)
Bus
2h 5m
€13($13)
once daily138km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€17($17)
on demand125km (78 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles