How to travel from Rouen to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rouen to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $58 (€49).

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

A bus is $60 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Lyon costing on average $118 (€99).

A bus is $469 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rouen to Lyon costing on average $526 (€443).

The fastest way to travel from Rouen to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 43m.

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

The average frequency per day from Rouen to Lyon is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

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

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

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

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Rouen to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.