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 $56 (€47).

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

A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rouen costing on average $114 (€96).

A bus is $485 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Rouen costing on average $541 (€453).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Rouen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 44m.

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

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Rouen is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses 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 Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Rouen by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Rouen by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rouen by bus.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Lyon 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.