Paris to Rouen by train

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 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 IC 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.

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings usually open: 4 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 Intercité (IC) trains.
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 IC trains are 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 Intercités trains between Paris and Rouen.