How to travel from Rouen to Nice, France

The distance between Rouen and Nice is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen to Nice 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance1,060km (659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Nice

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 15h 55m. 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 €155 ($155).

The distance between Rouen and Nice is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 793km (493 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Rouen and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Nice. 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 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Rouen and Nice. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nice - Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Nice. 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 Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Nice. The distance is around 1,060km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Nice

Transport options from Rouen to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€155($155)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 5m
€145($145)
hourly870km (541 miles)
Train to Caen, Fly4h 30m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly5h 15m
€190($190)
twice daily1,111km (690 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€200($200)
every 4 hours1,113km (691 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€49($49)
once daily1,135km (705 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
€145($145)
on demand1,060km (659 miles)

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Airports near Nice

The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice