How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen is around 529km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 RouenClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Rouen - Rive gauche.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance529km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen is around 529km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (269 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orléans and Paris - Orly Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen. The distance is around 529km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Rouen

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€195($195)
every 3 hours535km (333 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours820km (510 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€250($250)
every 4 hours563km (350 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€34($34)
twice a week569km (354 miles)
Bus via Paris8h 40m
€40($40)
once daily580km (360 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand529km (328 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