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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Rouen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €210.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Cologne to Rouen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rouen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
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LX646Other options
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OS250 · OS361
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Rouen
Travel to Rouen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Rouen.

There are 2 travel options to Rouen from Cologne. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Rouen from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Rouen:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $226 (€204) less than taking a train, which costs on average $260 (€234) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Rouen from Cologne is by train, which takes on average 5 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Rouen by bus takes 9 h 55 min on average.
The Cologne to Rouen distance is around 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rouen is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cologne to Rouen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Rouen:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Rouen:
- Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Rouen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Rouen tickets on Omio for $34 (€30).
- Eurostar can take you to Rouen by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from Cologne to Rouen for $260 (€234).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Rouen with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rouen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Rouen.
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