The distance between Rouen and Cannes is around 865km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen to Cannes 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 Cannes → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Cannes.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Cannes.
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There are several options for getting from Rouen to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Rouen and Cannes is around 865km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796km (494 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Rouen and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Cannes. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Cannes. The distance is around 1,036km (644 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | €180($180) | hourly | 865km (538 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 4hrs | €170($170) | hourly | 889km (552 miles) |
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly | 5h 15m | €215($215) | twice daily | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Train | 6h 60m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 45m | €47($47) | once daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Bus via Paris | 15hrs | €68($68) | 5 times a week | 1,086km (675 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,036km (644 miles) |
The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.