How to travel from Cannes to Rouen, France

The distance between Cannes and Rouen is around 851km (529 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,028km (639 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Cannes and Rouen is around 851km (529 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796km (494 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Cannes and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Rouen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Cannes and Rouen. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Cannes and Rouen. The distance is around 1,028km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Rouen

Transport options from Cannes to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€170($170)
once daily851km (529 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4h 20m
€145($145)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train5h 30m
€185($185)
every 20 mins1,130km (702 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,082km (672 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 20m
€46($46)
once daily1,098km (682 miles)
Bus via Paris15h 15m
€68($68)
5 times a week1,087km (675 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€140($140)
on demand1,028km (639 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