How far is Lyon from Rouen?

The distance between the two cities is 309 miles (499 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Rouen?

Most of the buses traveling from Lyon to Rouen leave from Perrache and arrive at Rouen (Avenue Champlain). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rouen?

Once in Rouen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, Jumièges Abbey, Golf du Vaudreuil, Biotropica and Beaux-Arts Museum of Rouen.

Bus Lyon to Rouen from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Rouen on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 50m	7:35pm	Rouen - Zénith Parc Expo (côté hotel ibis)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Rouen on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 50m	7:35pm	Rouen - Zénith Parc Expo (côté hotel ibis)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Rouen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 30m	10:00am	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 55m	7:40pm	Rouen - Zénith Parc Expo (côté hotel ibis)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 40m	11:40pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Rouen on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 30m	9:30am	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 50m	7:35pm	Rouen - Zénith Parc Expo (côté hotel ibis)	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Rouen on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h	10:00am	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 50m	7:35pm	Rouen - Zénith Parc Expo (côté hotel ibis)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 40m	11:40pm	Rouen (Avenue Champlain)	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Rouen on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 50m	7:35pm	Rouen - Zénith Parc Expo (côté hotel ibis)	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Rouen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rouen. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $135	Average Duration9h 6m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $231	Average Duration4h 4m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $95	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Rouen?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Rouen

A - Rouen (Avenue Champlain)

B - Halte routière de Rouen

C - 3602 Quai du Havre

D - 2 Place du Général de Gaulle

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Rouen by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Rouen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$58

11/17

$60

Today

$49

11/19

$50

11/20

$50

11/21

$32

11/22

$59

11/23

$41

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Rouen was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Rouen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $66 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Rouen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-21.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Rouen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 6m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 4m	Avg Price$138	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 10m	Avg Price$56	Daily Departures6