How to travel from Nimes to Rouen, France

The distance between Nimes and Rouen is around 796km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Massy-TGV and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Rouen.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance837km (520 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Nimes 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 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nimes and Rouen is around 796km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nimes and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Rouen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes 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 Nimes and Rouen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-TGV. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nimes and Rouen. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Nimes and Rouen. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Rouen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Rouen. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Nimes and Rouen. The distance is around 837km (520 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Rouen

Transport options from Nimes to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
€180($180)
once daily796km (495 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane4h 40m
€210($210)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€210($210)
once daily878km (546 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train5hrs
€215($215)
every 20 mins920km (572 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train6hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,185km (736 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€175($175)
4 times a week837km (520 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud5h 10m
€180($180)
twice daily837km (520 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€56($56)
4 times a week849km (528 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€115($115)
on demand837km (520 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