There are 4 ways to get from Rouen to Saumur by train (TGV), bus, 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 Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Saumurtrain Tgv
4h 4m€73–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Office de tourismebus 404
8h 58m€33–55Drive 295.8 km
- Drive from Rouen to Saumurcar 295.8 km
3h 29m€48–69Train via Tours
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
5h 2m€74–128
Rouen to Saumur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Saumur is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Saumur is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Office de tourisme via Gare Routière et SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Saumur via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Rouen and Saumur is 411 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Saumur without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Rouen to Saumur, including transfers.
Rouen to Saumur bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen to Saumur train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen to Saumur is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Saumur via Massy - Palaiseau and Massy Tgv in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Office de tourisme via Gare Routière et SNCF in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Massy - Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Massy Tgv to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 02 41 22 72 95
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Office de tourisme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Rouen to Saumur bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Angers - Bus Station Esplanade.
Rouen to Saumur train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy - Palaiseau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Saumur is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Rouen to Saumur.
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