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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rouen is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rouen is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rouen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rouen?

The distance between Cardiff and Rouen is 829 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €230 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Cardiff to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rouen bus from?

Cardiff to Rouen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rouen train from?

Cardiff to Rouen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rouen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rouen is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €230 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rouen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rouen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rouen?

Rouen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:50 AM in Cardiff and 11:50 AM in Rouen.

Where does the Cardiff to Rouen train arrive?

Cardiff to Rouen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 566+ hotels available in Rouen.

Cardiff to Rouen - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Rouen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, ferry, or plane

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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K1+ / ...
7h 6m
€236–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus
15h 42m
€67–143
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain P10
15h 15m
€118–472
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
6h 15m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
4. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K11 / ...
13h 36m
€116–268
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rouencar
7h 44m
€100–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 2m
€94–277
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 59m
€141–348
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 47m
€192–503

Cardiff to Rouen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rouen, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rouen Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 15h 42m.

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