How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RouenBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane

Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rouen - Rive gauche.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Invalides and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen. We recommend that you take the train to Rodez then fly from Rodez (RDZ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Rouen is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Rouen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rouen

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
€175($175)
every 20 mins608km (378 miles)
Train to Aurillac, plane5h 45m
€225($225)
once daily701km (436 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€270($270)
every 4 hours816km (507 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 20m
€145($145)
4 times a day960km (596 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€95($95)
every 3 hours644km (400 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
€27($27)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€105($105)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Rouen

The following major airports near Rouen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Rouen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Rouen
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Rouen