How to get to Rouen from Nantes

Sun 20 Sept
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach, flight with
FlixBus
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Air France
BlaBlaCar Bus
BlaBlaCar
1,000+ more
FlixBus
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Air France
BlaBlaCar Bus
BlaBlaCar
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Nantes to Rouen

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Rouen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £136.

Distance: 316 km

Compare bus with

Most popular
Coach
Train
Flight
Driving

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£59

Average Price

£136

Average Price

£112

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 43m

Average total duration

6h 13m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

SNCF | TGV INOUI

Most popular train company

Air France

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Rouen is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Rouen:

A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Rouen costing on average £87.

A coach is £115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Rouen costing on average £136.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Rouen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

Coach takes on average 6h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nantes and Rouen including taking a train, coach and flight.
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 £21 compared to roughly £112 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £91. The journey takes 6h 13m versus 3h 58m 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.

Travel options
from Nantes to Rouen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:306h40
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    15:10Rouen, Avenue Champlain
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:306h40
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    15:10Rouen, Avenue Champlain
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7505
    14:201h05
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    15:25Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8804+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873177
    7:046h29
    Nantes station
    13:33Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
    £581One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8912+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873179
    9:046h21
    Nantes station
    15:25Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
    £631One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5300 · 8330+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873175
    4:506h36
    Nantes station
    11:26Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite
    £681One-way
    2 changes
  • Air FranceAF7503
    12:051h05
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    13:10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes
  • Air FranceAF7501
    10:301h05
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    11:35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes
  • Air FranceAF7507
    19:451h10
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    20:55Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    £1851One-way
    0 changes

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
20 Sept
Mon
21 Sept
Tue
22 Sept
Wed
23 Sept
Thu
24 Sept
Fri
25 Sept
Sat
26 Sept

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Nantes 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 Nantes to Rouen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Rouen including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Rouen is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Rouen:

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Rouen costing on average £59.

A coach is £115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Rouen costing on average £136.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Rouen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Rouen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Coach takes on average 6h 43m.

The Nantes to Rouen distance is approximately 316 km.
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Rouen is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Rouen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Rouen, Avenue Champlain.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Rouen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Naolib to go to Rouen by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Rouen by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Rouen by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Rouen with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Rouen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Le Havre, Étretat, Marseille, Beauvais. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rouen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Nantes to Rouen: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to FranceTravel to RouenHow to get to Rouen from Nantes

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone