There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Rouen by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
4h 7m€48–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Calais to Rouen212.1 km
2h 42m€12–14Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Lillebus N280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m€28–56Drive 210 km
- Drive from Calais to Rouencar 210 km
2h 1m€33–47
Calais to Rouen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rouen is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Rouen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Calais and Rouen is 281 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Calais to Rouen, including transfers.
Calais to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Rouen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Rouen is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Rouen, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rouen Rive Droite via Amiens in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Calais to Rouen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Rouen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amiens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rouen is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Calais to Rouen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Rouen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















