How to travel from Montpellier to Rouen, France

The distance between Montpellier and Rouen is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance852km (530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Montpellier and Rouen is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Montpellier and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Rouen. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Rouen. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Montpellier and Rouen. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Rouen. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Montpellier and Rouen. The distance is around 852km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Rouen

Transport options from Montpellier to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 40m
€170($170)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4hrs
€195($195)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
€210($210)
4 times a week929km (577 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train5h 30m
€215($215)
4 times a week971km (603 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€170($170)
5 times a day879km (546 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon5hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours879km (546 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€38($38)
twice daily893km (555 miles)
Bus via Paris12h 15m
€58($58)
4 times a week912km (567 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€115($115)
on demand852km (530 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