There are 4 ways to get from Rouen to Alençon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Mezidontrain Ter
- Take the train from Mezidon to Alencontrain Ter
3h 8m€39–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rouen to Alençon151.1 km
2h 6m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Alenconbus Autocar
4h 45m€25–39Drive 151.5 km
- Drive from Rouen to Alençoncar 151.5 km
1h 39m€24–35
Rouen to Alençon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Alençon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Alençon is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Alencon via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Alencon via Mezidon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Rouen and Alençon is 224 km. The road distance is 151.5 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Alençon without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Rouen to Alençon, including transfers.
Rouen to Alençon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen to Alençon is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Alençon, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Alencon via Mezidon in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Alencon via Caen in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mezidon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mezidon to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rouen to Alençon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rouen to Alençon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.
Rouen to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mezidon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Alençon is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Rouen to Alençon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen and Alençon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.