How to travel from Perpignan to Rouen, France

The distance between Perpignan and Rouen is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 RouenPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rouen.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance953km (592 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 13h 25m. 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 €310 ($310).

The distance between Perpignan and Rouen is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Perpignan and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Rouen. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 6h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Rouen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Perpignan and Rouen. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Rouen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Paris La Défense. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Rouen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) 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 Perpignan and Rouen. The distance is around 953km (592 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Rouen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Rouen

Transport options from Perpignan to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€310($310)
hourly837km (520 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane5h 10m
€170($170)
every 20 mins917km (570 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€260($260)
every 20 mins951km (591 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a day1,036km (643 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 25m
€43($43)
every 20 mins1,049km (652 miles)
Bus via Orléans13h 55m
€45($45)
twice a week1,054km (655 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€170($170)
on demand953km (592 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