How to travel from Rouen to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rouen to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €110.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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Flight

€77

Average price

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€166

Average price

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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4h 49m

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1h 49m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

Most popular airline

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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.

BlaBlaCar Bus7902 · 5807
07:45PM8h45
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
04:30AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus7902 · 5807
07:45PM8h45
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
04:30AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Europe AirpostAF7364
01:00PM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
02:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$11611One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TER13122+TGV INOUI6613
09:17AM4h39
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
01:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$931One-way
1 transfer
TER13120+TGV INOUI6611
08:19AM4h37
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
12:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$1061One-way
1 transfer
TER13128+TGV INOUI6615
10:16AM4h40
Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
02:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$1061One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:55PM8h25
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
05:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:50PM10h00
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
04:50AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM11h40
Rouen, Avenue Champlain
11:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$521One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS370 · OS353
07:10AM4h55
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
12:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3091One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1029 · LH1078
10:20AM7h40
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
06:00PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3091One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1031 · LH1078
11:10AM6h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
06:00PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3091One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rouen to Lyon

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 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 $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Lyon costing on average $60 (€47).

A bus is $117 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rouen to Lyon costing on average $140 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from Rouen to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 46m.

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Rouen to Lyon is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
The average frequency per day from Rouen to Lyon is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 10 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, Perrache Bus Station.
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, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rouen to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
  • 1 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF.
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.

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