- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Rouen's premier fine arts museum, rich in Monet, Sisley, and Caravaggio. A major cultural stop with an outstanding permanent collection.
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Rouen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Rouen will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 6 buses that leave Amsterdam for Rouen on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 420 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €155 Average price | €190 Average price | €112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Rouen:
A bus is €104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Rouen costing on average €155.
A bus is €140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Rouen costing on average €190.
Other travel options to Rouen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Rouen buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1696 · 7901 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h00 | 7:00 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
1696 · 7901 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h00 | 7:00 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h50 | 6:55 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h30 | 9:20 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
1646 · 7905 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h10 | 9:05 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 12h30 | 10:15 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 12h05 | 10:15 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 12h00 | 10:15 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 11h15 | 8:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 12h55 | 10:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 10h50 | 8:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 10h40 | 10:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 10h35 | 10:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Rouen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 260 miles (420 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 260 miles (420 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Rouen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rouen trip today.
Rouen's premier fine arts museum, rich in Monet, Sisley, and Caravaggio. A major cultural stop with an outstanding permanent collection.
Compelling museum on Joan of Arc using immersive media to explain her trial, legacy, and Rouen's role in French history.
Museum dedicated to ironwork and decorative arts in a former church. Its unusual displays reveal Rouen's craftsmanship traditions.
Rouen's celebrated old town thoroughfare lined with half-timbered houses, shops, and cafés, ideal for soaking up the city's medieval character.
One of Rouen's prettiest old streets, known for timber-framed façades, quiet charm, and a more local atmosphere than the busiest lanes.
Historic pedestrian street with preserved medieval architecture, connecting key monuments and offering excellent photo opportunities.
Duck prepared in a rich blood and wine sauce, a historic Rouen specialty once carved tableside and closely tied to the city’s classic gastronomy.
Apple tart from Normandy, often topped with cream or caramelized apples. It highlights the region’s famed orchards and butter-rich pastry tradition.
Normandy apple brandy distilled from cider. It is the region’s signature spirit and commonly enjoyed after meals or used in local cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in central Rouen, known for elegant Norman ingredients, polished service, and a special focus on duck and seafood.
Well-regarded contemporary French restaurant serving seasonal cuisine with careful technique in an intimate, elegant atmosphere.
Casual crêperie popular for savory galettes, sweet crêpes, and cider, offering a relaxed stop for a regional Norman meal.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change is fine for cafés; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Avenue Champlain, Rouen -> Place du Vieux-Marché, Rouen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Rouen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rouen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Rouen buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Rouen, Avenue Champlain station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Rouen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Rouen, Avenue Champlain is 1 km from Rouen city centre. Public transport options include:
Rouen, Avenue Champlain has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Le Bistro Rouennais (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Rouen, Avenue Champlain: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rouen, Avenue Champlain: Elevators, ramps.
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