How to travel from Saint-Malo to Rouen, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Rouen is around 295km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Rouen by train, bus and car. 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 Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Rouen.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance295km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Rouen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Rouen is around 295km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Saint-Malo and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Rouen is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Rouen, 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 Saint-Malo and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Saint-Malo and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Rouen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Rouen is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Rouen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Saint-Malo and Rouen. The distance is around 295km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Rouen

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€125($125)
hourly580km (361 miles)
Train via Caen4h 50m
€76($76)
twice daily402km (250 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€31($31)
4 times a week380km (236 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€40($40)
on demand295km (184 miles)

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Airports near Rouen

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Rouen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Rouen
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Rouen