There are 4 ways to get from Rouen to Calais by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
3h 46m€48–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rouen to Calais214.9 km
2h 43m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus N280 / ...
6h 5m€29–53Drive 210.5 km
- Drive from Rouen to Calaiscar 210.5 km
2h 2m€33–48
Rouen to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Calais is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Calais is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Calais via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Calais Ville via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Rouen and Calais is 281 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Calais without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Rouen to Calais, including transfers.
Rouen to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen to Calais 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 Calais is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Calais Ville via Amiens in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Calais via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 6h 5m.
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
Train from Amiens to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rouen to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rouen to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Rouen to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amiens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Calais is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Rouen to Calais.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















