How to travel from Valence to Rouen, France

The distance between Valence and Rouen is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Rouen.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance691km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Valence 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 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Valence and Rouen is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Valence and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Rouen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Valence and Rouen. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Valence and Rouen. The distance is around 691km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Rouen

Transport options from Valence to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins677km (421 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 20m
€350($350)
every 20 mins834km (518 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 55m
€285($285)
every 20 mins932km (579 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€150($150)
twice daily686km (426 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€33($33)
once daily701km (435 miles)
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle10h 50m
€48($48)
once daily753km (468 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand691km (429 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