How to travel from Lyon to Rouen

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Rouen including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Rouen is a bus with an average price of lei177.

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

A bus is lei224 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rouen costing on average lei402.

A bus is lei668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Rouen costing on average lei845.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Rouen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 19m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

The distance from Lyon to Rouen is approximately 309 miles (498 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Rouen is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon 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 Lyon to Rouen:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Rouen, Avenue Champlain.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Rouen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Rouen by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Rouen by train.
• Travel with Volotea, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Rouen by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Rouen with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
• 5 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air France.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Rouen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Le Havre, Étretat, Marseille, 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.