How to travel from Carcassonne to Rouen, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Rouen is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Rouen by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RouenCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance874km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Rouen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11h 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 €370 ($370).

The distance between Carcassonne and Rouen is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (434 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Carcassonne and Rouen by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Rouen. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Carcassonne and Rouen. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne 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 11h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) 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 Carcassonne and Rouen. The distance is around 874km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Rouen

Transport options from Carcassonne to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 55m
€370($370)
once daily786km (488 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 40m
€175($175)
once daily825km (513 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 60m
€220($220)
once daily900km (559 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€165($165)
hourly875km (544 miles)
Train to Perpignan, plane5h 25m
€305($305)
once daily951km (591 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz10h 60m
€160($160)
3 times a week945km (587 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€39($39)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€120($120)
on demand874km (543 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