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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Major fine-arts museum with strong collections of Impressionist, Renaissance, and Baroque works; one of Rouen’s top cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Rouen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Rouen will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 11 buses that leave Lyon for Rouen on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 498 km distance in an average of 9 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 9 h 55 m 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.
5808 · 7971
83134 · 7911
83134 · 7911
FlixBus
51990 · 87715
FlixBus
5808 · 7971
FlixBus · FlixBus
51990 · 87715
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 309 miles (498 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $265 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Rouen:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rouen costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $222 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Rouen costing on average $265 (€216).
Other travel options to Rouen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $190 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $147 (€120). The journey takes 7h 38m versus 6h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:04PM | Arrival Time 01:01AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Rouen buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h05 | 8:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h55 | 9:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h20 | 8:30 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 0 transfersDirect | |
5808 · 7971 | 12:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h05 | 10:00 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h05 | 11:45 AM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h10 | 12:25 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon | 9h55 | 12:25 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h40 | 2:40 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
83134 · 7911 | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h00 | 7:30 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
83134 · 7911 | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h00 | 7:30 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h20 | 6:55 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
51990 · 87715 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h40 | 11:40 PM Rouen, Avenue Champlain | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lyon to Rouen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 309 miles (498 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 309 miles (498 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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