There are 4 ways to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
3h 24m€56–88Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville247.1 km
3h 11m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus 446801
5h 24m€33–51Drive 246.9 km
- Drive from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 246.9 km
2h 38m€47–68
Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Rouen and Cherbourg-Octeville is 293 km. The road distance is 246.9 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Cherbourg via Caen in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Cherbourg via Caen in around 5h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Caen - Bus Station.
Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rouen to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen and Cherbourg-Octeville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.