The average train between Cherbourg and Rouen takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Rouen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cherbourg and Rouen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Rouen at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Rouen station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Cherbourg to Rouen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Rouen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Cherbourg to Rouen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cherbourg and Rouen is 197.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Rouen Rive Droite via Caen in around 3h 33m.