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 €45 - €85 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rouen is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €130 - €230.

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 11h.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Rouen?

The distance between Basel and Rouen is 666 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 which takes 5h 10m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Rouen?

The best way to get from Basel to Rouen is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 1529+ 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 (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
5h 10m
€139–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Rouenbus 742B / ...
11h
€49–83
Drive 615.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rouencar 615.3 km
7h 1m
€109–157
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
6h 8m
€148–397
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 27m
€161–446
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h 41m
€125–474
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
9h 20m
€221–549

Basel to Rouen by train and subway

6Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.7 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rouen via Paris in around 11h.

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