Rouen to Paris train with SNCF TER

Trains from Rouen to Paris

The train trip from Rouen to Paris is on average 1 hour and 30 minutes long, with as many as 31 trains departing from Rouen into Paris every day.

Rouen to Paris train times: daily departures

With as many as 31 trains heading out of Rouen to Paris per day, you can board a train from Rouen to Paris every 20 to 30 minutes, with the first departure just after 5:00 a.m., and the final departure a little before 9:00 p.m.

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

With just 112 kilometres to cover, the journey by train from Rouen to Paris is an efficient 1 hour and 30 minutes long, on average, with the fastest journey clocking in at 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is possible to travel from Rouen to Paris without having to change trains, as all 31 trains are direct from Rouen to Paris.

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

Departure station: In Rouen, you will board the train at Garde de Rouen-Rive-Droite, which has a number of accessibility services, including wheelchair accessibility, orientation systems for the visually impaired, and access by elevator to every area in the station. Rouen is compact, so the city centre is a 10-minute walk from the station.

Arrival station: The arrival train station is Gare Saint-Lazare, which is replete with stores, cafes and eateries. The nearby Saint-Lazare subway station has access to several subway lines, including lines 3, 12, and 13, which will take you to many of Paris' major attractions, such as the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Which train companies travel from Rouen to Paris?

The SNCF, the national train operator of France, provides two different types of domestic trains from Rouen to Paris - TER and Intercités. TER is a regional train service with basic onboard facilities, and is ideal for traveling where high-speed services do not, while Intercités trains are able to move at speeds of 100 mph, but make more stops. Overall, there is little disparity between operators in terms of travel time, as both average trips of an hour and 30 minutes, and both offer direct trains from Rouen to Paris.

TER Rouen to Paris

TER is the primary service operating trains from Rouen to Paris, sometimes operating all 31 trains on the day. ALL TER trains from Rouen to Paris are direct, and average a duration of journey of an hour and 30 minutes.

Intercités Rouen to Paris

Intercités is mostly offers sleeper cars for trains from Rouen to Paris. As such, most of the trips offered by Intercités are at night, which allows you to travel on certain high-speed routes. The average trip duration for Intercités trains from Rouen to Paris is an hour and 21 minutes, with some as fast as an hour and 15.

Rouen to Paris: services on board

All of TER's trains have dedicated spaces for bicycles and animals (in closed carriers), but not all TER trains include a first-class service. There are additionally accessibility services such as wheelchairs, special seating, ramps, and presence of staff, dedicated to meeting your every need.

Intercités offers two comfort classes aboard: first-class and second-class. Pets under 6 kg must travel in a carrier measuring less than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. For pets larger than 6 kg, a fare equal to 50% of a second-class ticket must be purchased. Intercités have luggage areas in the center of the train for heavier luggage, while carry-on bags can be stowed in the compartment above your seat.

How to find cheap train tickets from Rouen to Paris

Booking in advance is always ideal when searching for cheap tickets. TER and Intercités both release tickets from Rouen to Paris about four months in advance, so if you know which dates you're available to travel, it helps to book as early as possible! Additionally, if you can be flexible with your travel time, booking later at night or early in the morning, and in general avoiding "rush hour", can lower your fare considerably. Lastly, be sure to check out Omio for special deals on trains from Rouen to Paris!