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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Rouen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Rouen is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €120 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Rouen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Rouen via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Rouen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Rouen is 587 km. The road distance is 438.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Rotterdam to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Rouen bus from?

Rotterdam to Rouen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Rouen train from?

Rotterdam to Rouen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Rouen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Rouen is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Rouen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Rouen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Rouen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Rouen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Rouen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Rouen is 439 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Rotterdam to Rouen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Rouen.

Rotterdam to Rouen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Rouen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K1+ / ...
4h 16m
€123–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Rouenbus 712
8h 50m
€30–68
Drive 438.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rouencar 438.8 km
5h 8m
€78–113
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
6h 35m
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
5h 54m
€78–216
Train via Lille #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K45
7h 17m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
6h 52m
€134–366
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
6h 41m

Rotterdam to Rouen by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 50mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Rouen, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Rouen via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 8h 50m.

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