How to travel from Rouen to Toulouse, France

The distance between Rouen and Toulouse is around 744km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rouen to Toulouse 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 Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Rouen and Toulouse is around 744km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (404 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Rouen and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Toulouse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Toulouse. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Toulouse. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Toulouse. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11hrs 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 Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Toulouse. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Toulouse

Transport options from Rouen to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€145($145)
hourly744km (463 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly3h 45m
€145($145)
hourly783km (487 miles)
Train to Caen, Fly4hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly4h 40m
€200($200)
twice daily1,067km (663 miles)
Train
6hrs
€180($180)
5 times a day937km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€37($37)
every 20 mins816km (507 miles)
Bus via Paris Ibis Clichy Batignolles11h 15m
€44($44)
3 times a week819km (509 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€105($105)
on demand766km (476 miles)

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Airports near Toulouse

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Toulouse
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Toulouse
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Toulouse