How to get to Rouen from Le Mans

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Compare train and coach for Le Mans to Rouen

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £72.

Distance: 173 km

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£38

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Cheapest

£72

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£67

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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30m

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3h 19m

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2h 49m

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30m

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2h 25m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Le Mans to Rouen is a coach with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Rouen:

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Rouen costing on average £72.

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Rouen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Le Mans and Rouen including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 5h 11m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Le Mans to Rouen

How to get to Rouen from Le Mans by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Le Mans to Rouen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    13:206h00
    Le Mans
    19:20Rouen
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    13:206h00
    Le Mans
    19:20Rouen
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    13:206h00
    Le Mans
    19:20Rouen
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16:206h20
    Le Mans
    22:40Rouen
    £271One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    10:506h40
    Le Mans
    17:30Rouen
    £421One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Le Mans to Rouen

Travel to Rouen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Le Mans to Rouen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Le Mans and Rouen including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Le Mans to Rouen is a coach with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Rouen:

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Rouen costing on average £72.

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Rouen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 41m.

The Le Mans to Rouen distance is approximately 173 km.
The average frequency per day from Le Mans to Rouen is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Mans and Rouen as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Le Mans to Rouen:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet and arrive in Rouen, Avenue Champlain.
  • Trains mostly depart from Le Mans station and arrive in Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Le Mans to Rouen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Rouen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rouen by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Le Mans to Rouen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Étretat, Le Havre, Caen, Beauvais. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rouen and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Le Mans to Rouen, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Rouen, visitors can explore Place du Vieux-Marché, a historic square linked to Joan of Arc, and the Jardin des Plantes de Rouen, a botanical garden perfect for relaxation. Discover Normandy's flavours at the local markets or enjoy a scenic walk along the Seine River. Art enthusiasts should visit Panorama XXL for immersive art displays. Rouen's best sights include the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame, the Gros-Horloge clock, and Musée des Beaux-Arts with works by Monet and Caravaggio. The Church of Saint Joan of Arc and the charming Rue du Gros-Horloge are also must-see attractions.
To fully explore Rouen's historic sites, museums, and charming city centre, plan to spend at least two to three days.

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