Trains from Paris to Rouen

Trains from Paris to Rouen

The train service between Paris and Rouen is very frequent and generally offers two trains an hour throughout the day. It makes the journey down the river Seine in an average time of one hour 30 minutes.

Paris to Rouen train time: daily departures

Trains from Paris to Rouen run twice an hour for most of the day throughout the week. However, this frequency does drop slightly on Sundays, with only one train per hour at certain times of the day. During the week, train services begin shortly before 6:00 a.m., arriving in Rouen at around 7:20 a.m. The last train leaves just after 9:00 p.m. Sunday trains start slightly later in the day, with the first departing from Paris at around 7:40 a.m., with the last train of the day leaving just after 10:00 p.m. 

How long is the journey by train from Paris to Rouen?

The fastest trains from Paris to Rouen run on Sundays and complete their journey in as little as one hour 22 minutes.  However, during the week, the journey times between trains is minimal - the fastest services take one hour 34 minutes and the slowest only two minutes longer. The train is direct, and no changes are necessary. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Paris to Rouen?

 Departure train station: all trains to Rouen depart from Paris Gare Saint Lazare. It is the second-busiest station in Paris, with all the facilities one would expect, including a ticket office, food outlets and supermarkets and cafes, bars and restaurants. The station is well connected with the rest of Paris by metro and local bus. 

Arrival train station: trains from Paris arrive into Rouen-Rive-Droite. Located just to the north of the city centre, this large station is connected to the city centre by metro and local bus. It offers the usual services, such as a ticket office, toilets and places to get a bite to eat, but also additional entertainment such as free WiFi and table football.

Which train companies travel from Paris to Rouen?

Only one train company operates on the route between Paris and Rouen: SNCF's TER service. 

SCNF: Paris to Rouen

All trains run by SNCF from Paris to Rouen are TER regional trains. The service is frequent, with up to two trains an hour, and no changes are required.

Paris to Rouen trains: services on board

Bikes are allowed on board TER services and are can be brought on for free in the designated areas. These spaces cannot be booked and are on a first come, first served basis, so travellers should be prepared to wait for the next train if no room is available. Up to two pets per passenger are also welcome but must have a valid ticket. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg it must be carried in a suitable carrier; if it weighs more, it must be muzzled and travel at your feet. A pet ticket costs a maximum of half of the full second-class fare.

The newer TER trains are accessible for users with additional needs, but the older trains may not have these upgrades. Passengers are encouraged to check with the operator before travelling. 

TER services have no particular luggage restrictions, but passengers must be able to transport it themselves unaided and it should be stored in the appropriate luggage racks.

How to find cheap train tickets from Paris to Rouen?

The train ticket prices between Paris and Rouen tend not to vary much and a cheap ticket can be found even at the last minute. There is very little difference whether the train is booked well in advance or on the day if travellers are flexible with their timings and don't travel at peak times.