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 €40 - €170 and takes 16h 57m.

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 6h 55m and costs €100 - €240.

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 via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs €150 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 3m and costs €150 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 16h 57m.

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 9:52 PM in Cardiff and 10:52 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Rouen?

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Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 1285+ hotels available in Rouen.

Cardiff to Rouen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Rouen by train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, car 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive DroiteK1+ / ...
7h 3m
€152–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rouen742 / ...
16h 57m
€40–164
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
3. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive DroiteK11 / ...
14h 25m
€118–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouen
6h 11m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
3. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
4. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive DroiteK11 / ...
13h 38m
€154–386
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rouen
7h 35m
€129–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
6h 55m
€101–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
8h 3m
€123–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
8h
€179–447
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
9h 4m
€135–347

Cardiff to Rouen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rouen via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 57m.

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