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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rouen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rouen is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rouen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rouen via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Rouen?

The distance between Essen and Rouen is 752 km. The road distance is 559.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €230 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Essen to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rouen bus from?

Essen to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rouen train from?

Essen to Rouen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rouen?

The best way to get from Essen to Rouen is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €230 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Rouen bus arrive?

Essen to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Rouen train arrive?

Essen to Rouen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rouen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rouen is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Essen to Rouen.

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

Book your Essen to Rouen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Rouen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Rouen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
6h 41m
€231–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rouenbus 712
10h 5m
€40–78
Drive 559.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rouencar 559.7 km
5h 20m
€87–125
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
6h 43m
€154–365
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
8h 20m
€162–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
7h 57m
€152–381
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h 19m
€179–427

Essen to Rouen by train

17Weekly Trains

6h 41mAverage Duration

€231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751.5 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Rouen, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rouen via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 5m.

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