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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Rouen
Omio 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 €17. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €115.
Distance: 309 miles (498 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€79 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €201 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Rouen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Rouen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon 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 Lyon to Rouen.

There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Rouen: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rouen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Rouen:
A bus is $19 (€17) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $38 (€34) from Lyon to Rouen.
Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $34 (€31) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Lyon to Rouen is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rouen that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h of travel time.
Train takes on average 3 h 47 min.
The distance from Lyon to Rouen is approximately 308 miles (497 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Rouen is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lyon and Rouen as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Rouen:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Lyon to Rouen depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Rouen, Avenue Champlain.
- Most travelers catch their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite.
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Rouen:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Rouen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Rouen for $19 (€17) on Omio.
- Travel with Air France or Volotea for flights to Rouen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Volotea Lyon to Rouen tickets on Omio for $38 (€34).
- TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF (3) or Regionale can get you to Rouen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lyon to Rouen for $34 (€31) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Rouen with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- Direct flights with with 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with SNCF (3) with 1 direct train per day.
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 Lyon and Rouen.
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