How to travel from Edinburgh to Rouen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Rouen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $197 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $197, while a flight costs an average of $494.

Distance: 484 miles (779 km)

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$197

Average price

Cheapest

$494

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$158

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21h 48m

Average total duration

21h 18m

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30m

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5h 45m

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3h 45m

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11h 27m

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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2.3 - 4.7kg

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KLM

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Rouen is a bus with an average price of $197 (€163).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Rouen:

A bus is $297 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Rouen costing on average $494 (€409).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Rouen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Rouen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Rouen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 42m sooner (3h 45m by flight vs 11h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $494 (€409) compared to roughly $158 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Edinburgh to Rouen

How to get from Edinburgh to Rouen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Rouen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM25h40
    Edinburgh
    11:55 AMRouen
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM25h40
    Edinburgh
    11:55 AMRouen
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM25h40
    Edinburgh
    11:55 AMRouen
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Rouen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Rouen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Rouen is a bus with an average price of $197 (€163).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Rouen:

A bus is $297 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Rouen costing on average $494 (€409).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Rouen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 48m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Rouen is approximately 484 miles (779 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Rouen is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Rouen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Rouen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Rouen, Avenue Champlain.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Rouen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rouen by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Rouen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Rouen:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Air France, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Rouen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Étretat, Le Havre, Caen, Beauvais. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rouen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rouen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rouen, you can visit Place du Vieux-Marché, a historic square where Joan of Arc was executed, and enjoy the modern church dedicated to her. Relax at Jardin des Plantes de Rouen, a botanical garden with diverse plants and themed areas. Experience Normandy's culinary delights at vibrant local markets or take a scenic walk along the Seine River for picturesque views. Explore the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, known for its Gothic architecture and Monet's paintings, and see the iconic Gros-Horloge. Discover art at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen and stroll along Rue du Gros-Horloge. Don’t miss Panorama XXL for immersive art installations.
Typically, spending two to three days in Rouen allows visitors to explore its historic sites, such as the Rouen Cathedral and the Gros-Horloge, as well as enjoy its museums, shops, and dining options.

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