What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Rouen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rouen is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Rouen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rouen is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rouen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rouen via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rouen. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Rouen?

The distance between Basel and Rouen is 715 km. The road distance is 615.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Rouen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Rouen without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Rouen?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Basel to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rouen bus from?

Basel to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rouen train from?

Basel to Rouen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rouen?

The best way to get from Basel to Rouen is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Rouen bus arrive?

Basel to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Rouen train arrive?

Basel to Rouen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rouen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rouen is 615 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Basel to Rouen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Rouen?

Book your Basel to Rouen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Rouen?

Book your Basel to Rouen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Rouen.

Basel to Rouen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Rouen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K1+ / ...
5h 45m
€117–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Rouenbus 1759 / ...
10h 40m
€42–72
Drive 615.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rouencar 615.3 km
7h 1m
€106–152
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
5h 46m
€124–317
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K1+ / ...
5h 59m
€125–227
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 1m
€160–415
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h 59m
€205–432

Basel to Rouen by train and foot

32Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rouen, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Rouen Rive Droite via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rouen via Paris in around 10h 40m.

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