How to travel from Limoges to Rouen, France

The distance between Limoges and Rouen is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Limoges 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 Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Limoges and Rouen is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Limoges and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Rouen. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon, Auber and Paris St Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Limoges and Rouen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Limoges and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges 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 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Limoges and Rouen. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Limoges and Rouen. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Rouen

Transport options from Limoges to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 15m
€155($155)
every 20 mins503km (313 miles)
Train
5hrs
€84($84)
every 3 hours545km (338 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€33($33)
twice a week540km (335 miles)
Bus via Paris7h 45m
€38($38)
every 20 mins531km (330 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand499km (310 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