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 €30 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

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 €75 - €260.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Rouen via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 2m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rouen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rouen?

Rouen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:14 PM in Cardiff and 6:14 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?

Book your Cardiff to Rouen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Rouen.

Cardiff to Rouen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 2m
€136–442
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rouen742 / ...
17h 5m
€32–137
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station201
2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
3. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive DroiteK11 / ...
13h 47m
€105–251
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 35m
€141–373
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
€129–188
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
€77–251
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
7h 58m
€110–359
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
7h 53m
€153–445
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
8h 56m
€112–356
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
8h 34m
€118–350

Cardiff to Rouen by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 828.8 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Rouen via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 5m.

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