How to travel from Strasbourg to Rouen, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Rouen is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rouen.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance633km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Strasbourg and Rouen is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (307 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Strasbourg and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Rouen is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Rouen. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris St Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Rouen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Strasbourg and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Rouen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Strasbourg and Rouen. The distance is around 633km (393 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 Strasbourg to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Rouen

Transport options from Strasbourg to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€120($120)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 30m
€445($445)
every 20 mins685km (426 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€205($205)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 15m
€245($245)
twice daily658km (409 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane5h 20m
€230($230)
every 20 mins831km (516 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane6h 25m
€275($275)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€41($41)
every 20 mins633km (393 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€85($85)
on demand633km (393 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