sosogtr

18 hours ago, Hlitner said:

In response to the OP, Yes we have taken the train (twice) between Le Havre and Rouen.  No  big deal but it is a long walk from the port to the Le Havre train station (have done this walk a few times) in case you cannot get a taxi to do the short haul.  In Rouen, DW and I simply walk everywhere (from the train station).  

 

Hank

When you say it's a long walk to Le Havre train station. I googled, it's 2.3 km. How long did the walk actually took you?

Was it an easy walk with scenery or need to navigate through lots of transport traffic (trucks)?

Thank you in advance.

Cheers,

Sosogtr

On 9/13/2023 at 10:21 PM, edinburgher said:

We have enjoyed time spent in both, but as  they were on two different dates no "either or" decision had to be made.

 

Honfleur would be a shorter day, Rouen longer as there is more to see and do there.

 

Can only suggest that you research both online, where you will find many images, descriptions and reviews which might help you decide which of the two would suit your own interests best.

 

I think you will enjoy whichever of the two you choose.

Thank you for your input!

sosogtr

On 7/27/2023 at 8:04 AM, meadowlander said:

Did this in 2019 and enjoyed visiting Rouen very much.

 

I had booked the 1st train departing from Le Havre. Was able to get off the ship before official arrival time but no one was in the terminal. An NCL ship had arrived earlier & about 10 of their guests were waiting on the taxi line for their ship. The different taxi line of the ship I arrived on had only a few cruisers. Unfortunately, only 1 taxi was present & the question was, how would the order of 2 separate taxi lines work.

 

A group of us started walking(not yet daylight) to the train station. I had a general idea where it was, still it was confusing. Luckily a taxi (van) was entering the port & it was flagged down. Those of us walking filled the van which took us to the train station.

 

Rouen was the 4th or 5th stop. It was a short walk from the Rouen train station to the sites in town. I think there are 2 stops in Rouen & I believe it is Gare de Rouen you want to exit at.

 

The taxi situation in Le Havre was worse in the afternoon than the morning. I found the taxi line which had about 5 people waiting. It was a holiday in France & I had no way to call for a taxi nor knew if I needed to. Walked back to the ship, which was more challenging than preferred.

 

Perhaps it being a holiday was why so few taxi's were available, though I saw many heading to the ship on my walk back.

 

The train that goes to Rouen is the same train that goes to Paris. If you decide to go to Paris, the train would be a better choice than a cruise line excursion as long as you remember to leave a time cushion for getting back to the ship.

Thank you this is very helpful.

We are planning to visit in April 2024 and debating between visiting Rouen or Honfleur. How did you find Rouen? Worth the visit?

Thank ahead.

Cheers,

Sosogtr