How to travel from Lyon to Rouen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Rouen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $96.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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Flight

$88

Average price

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$231

Average price

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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30m

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5h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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from Lyon to Rouen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    12:40 AM10h10
    Lyon
    10:50 AMRouen
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:40 AM10h10
    Lyon
    10:50 AMRouen
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:15 PM8h10
    Lyon
    7:25 AMRouen
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:25 AM9h15
    Lyon
    1:40 PMRouen
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    1:10 AM11h35
    Lyon
    12:45 PMRouen
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM12h00
    Lyon
    10:40 AMRouen
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Rouen

Travel to Rouen 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 Lyon to Rouen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Rouen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Rouen is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rouen costing on average $39 (€32).

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Rouen costing on average $96 (€78).

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

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

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 10 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Rouen as scheduled services by bus, train, 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, Perrache Bus Station 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 to go to Rouen by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale, 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, SNCF.
  • 4 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.

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