How to travel from Grasse to Rouen, France

The distance between Grasse and Rouen is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,040km (646 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Grasse and Rouen is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 782km (486 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Grasse and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Rouen. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Marseille St Charles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grasse and Rouen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Grasse and Rouen. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer - LE CANNET, Cannes and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grasse and Rouen. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse 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 4hrs.

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 Grasse and Rouen. The distance is around 1,040km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Rouen

Transport options from Grasse to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€170($170)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4h 25m
€145($145)
twice daily901km (560 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train5h 35m
€185($185)
twice daily1,144km (711 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€200($200)
twice daily1,109km (689 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 10m
€48($48)
once daily1,115km (693 miles)
Bus via Paris16hrs
€70($70)
5 times a week1,104km (686 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€140($140)
on demand1,040km (646 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