The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Rouen is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rouen → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.
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Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite.
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Take the bus to Gare SNCF then Rennes and then to Rouen.
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Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Rouen.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Rouen is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Lila Loire-Atlantique, SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Nazaire and Rouen. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 5m | €200($200) | hourly | 616km (383 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 45m | €280($280) | hourly | 1,412km (877 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €105($105) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 5hrs | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 528km (328 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €33($33) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 25m | €36($36) | once daily | 482km (300 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €79($79) | on demand | 440km (274 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.