How to travel from Rouen to Lyon

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Travel Information from Rouen to Lyon

distanceDistance308 miles (497 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$20 - $72
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $20 (€17) • 8 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $72 (€63) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or TGV INOUI

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 308 miles (497 km) to Lyon from Rouen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rouen to Lyon.

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from Rouen to Lyon

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
03:50PM10h05
Rouen
01:55AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$271One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:50PM10h05
Rouen
01:55AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$271One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Air France
10:00AM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
11:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2761One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI
10:09AM4h47
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
02:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$981One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV INOUI
11:10AM4h46
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
03:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$931One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV INOUI
01:55PM5h01
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
06:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$891One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:15PM9h30
Rouen
04:45AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:00PM8h15
Rouen
05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:10PM10h00
Rouen
10:10PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
Air France Hop
12:35PM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
01:40PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2761One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
06:05AM3h45
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
09:50AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2561One-way
1 transfer
Air France
12:10PM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
01:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2761One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on FlixBus, Air France and BlaBlaCar Bus travel from Rouen to Lyon at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

    Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel from Rouen to Lyon including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

      FAQs: Travel from Rouen to Lyon

      FAQs: Travel to Lyon 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 Rouen to Lyon.
      FAQs

      There are 3 ways to get from Rouen to Lyon: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€17) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

      A bus is $53 (€46) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $72 (€63) from Rouen to Lyon.

      Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€38) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel between Rouen and Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 8 h 15 min.

      Train takes 3 h 46 min on average.

      You should expect to travel around 308 miles (497 km) between Rouen and Lyon.

      The average frequency per day from Rouen to Lyon is:

      • 1 bus a day.
      • Around 1 train per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lyon from Rouen as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rouen to Lyon:

      • Buses mostly leave from Rouen, Avenue Champlain and tend to arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
      • Trains most often depart from Rouen at Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite and arrive in Lyon at Lyon Part Dieu.

      The following travel companies offer services from Rouen to Lyon:

      • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Rouen to Lyon tickets on Omio for $20 (€17).
      • Air France can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Rouen to Lyon for $82 (€71) on Omio.
      • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV or SNCF (3) to go to Lyon by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF | TGV INOUI Rouen to Lyon tickets on Omio for $44 (€38).

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

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Lyon with FlixBus.
      • You'll find 1 direct train a day to Lyon with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3).

      Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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

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