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The 5 Best Day Trips from Rouen

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 5 good day trips from Rouen, France, led by Paris, Marne La Vallée, Le Havre. The closest is Le Havre, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Rouen at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Paris	112 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Marne La Vallée	131 km SE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Le Havre	72 km W	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Cergy-Pontoise	84 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Amiens	100 km NE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Rouen

1
Paris, France
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Rouen3 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond.
Also nearby: Paris 15 Vaugirard, Paris 20 Ménilmontant, Paris 18 Buttes-Montmartre, Paris 13 Gobelins, Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont, Paris 13e Arrondissement, Paris 16 Passy, Paris 17 Batignolles-Monceau, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris 11e Arrondissement.
2
Marne La Vallée, France
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Rouen4 hr 10 min round trip
3
Le Havre, France
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Rouen2 hr 50 min round trip
4
Cergy-Pontoise, France
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Rouen2 hr 40 min round trip
5
Amiens, France
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Rouen3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Rouen to Paris

A realistic pace for Paris, 112 km from Rouen. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Rouen
09:15Arrive in Paris (1 hr 45 min drive)
09:30Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond
11:30Lunch
12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Paris
15:15Head back to Rouen
17:00Home in Rouen

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Rouen?: The best day trips from Rouen are Paris, Marne La Vallée, Le Havre, Cergy-Pontoise, Amiens. The closest is Le Havre, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Rouen?: Le Havre is the closest, 72 km west of Rouen, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Rouen for a day out?: Paris is the largest city in day-trip range, 112 km south-east of Rouen and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Rouen?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Marne La Vallée at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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