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Paris to Rouen by train
How to take a train journey from Paris to Rouen
The train journey from Paris to Rouen has recently been transformed by the introduction of brand new trains, which SMTJ has yet to experience.
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From Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive-Droite
Journey Summary
1hr 5min
Daily
Travel Information
Note that these trains to Rouen depart from St Lazare station in Paris.
These are the non-stop trains from Paris to Rouen and their frequency has been increased on the new timetable, particularly at weekends.
There are also slower TER trains which complete the journey in around 1hr 35mins, but despite being slower they won't be cheaper (and can actually be more expensive if you'll be booking ahead).
Final Destination: Rouen or Le Havre
As can be seen there is a comparatively frequent service of these faster TER trains between Paris and Rouen, but there is not a departure in every hour, so it's worth looking up the departure times on a ticketing website, even if you don't want to book a ticket online.
Rouen is a comparatively easy day trip by train from Paris.
Though Rouen-Rive Droite station is some distance from the heart of the city- it's a 15-25 min walk to the cathedral, though an option is a one stop hop on the tram, to the stop named Palais Du Justice.
The faster TER trains:
Mon-Thurs: 12 x trains per day
Friday: 13 x trains
Saturday: 14 x trains
Sunday: 12 x trains
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings usually open: up to 6 months ahead of the travel date - but bookings can open sooner when SNCF is running a promotion.
Discounted tickets are made available for these journeys by these faster TER trains; which have in effect replaced the Intercités services on this journey.
On this route, those discounted tickets tend to still be available close to the departure date.
There are also some additional, slower TER trains, between Paris and Rouen.
However, if you'll be booking ahead, the discounted tickets for these faster trains can be cheaper,
Though if you will be booking last minute at the station, the journey will have the same price, regardless of which train you will be taking.
Rail pass users don't have to pay reservation fees on the TER trains between Paris and Rouen.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| SNCF Connect | * | |
| Download the SNCF Connect App | * | |
| Save A Train | * |
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