How to travel from Marseille to Rouen, France

The distance between Marseille and Rouen is around 804km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rouen.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Marseille and Rouen is around 804km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Marseille and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Rouen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Rouen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 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 Marseille and Rouen. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Rouen. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Marseille and Rouen. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Marseille to Rouen

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Rouen

Transport options from Marseille to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 35m
€210($210)
once daily804km (500 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4h 5m
€215($215)
every 20 mins846km (526 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train4h 25m
€250($250)
every 20 mins969km (602 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train5h 10m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,111km (690 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€175($175)
once daily939km (583 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€160($160)
twice daily898km (558 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€56($56)
twice daily915km (569 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand898km (558 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