How to travel from Nice to Rouen, France
The distance between Nice and Rouen is around 835km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice 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 Rouen → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Rouen Rive Droite.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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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)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Rouen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice 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 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Nice and Rouen is around 835km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 793km (493 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Nice and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Rouen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice 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 every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Rouen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Nice and Rouen. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport 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 Nice 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 Nice 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 3h 50m.
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 Nice and Rouen. The distance is around 1,055km (656 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Rouen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €170($170) | once daily | 835km (519 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train | 4h 15m | €145($145) | hourly | 870km (541 miles) |
| Fly to Caen (CFR), Train | 4h 30m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train | 5h 20m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 1,113km (692 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 1,111km (690 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 7h 40m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 1,113km (691 miles) |
Bus | 15h 10m | €48($48) | once daily | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,055km (656 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.
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Rouen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Rouen
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Rouen