How to travel from Toulouse to Rouen, France

The distance between Toulouse and Rouen is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Toulouse 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Rouen Rive Droite.

  • 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 Rouen.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rouen.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance783km (487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Rouen

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Rouen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Toulouse and Rouen is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (404 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Toulouse and Rouen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Rouen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Rouen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Rouen. 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 Toulouse and Rouen. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Rouen. 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 9h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Rouen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Rouen. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Rouen Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Toulouse and Rouen. The distance is around 783km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Rouen

Transport options from Toulouse to Rouen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 5 similar
3h 30m
€160($160)
once daily732km (455 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€145($145)
hourly783km (486 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train4hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours812km (505 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train4h 60m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,068km (664 miles)
Train to Mazamet, plane5h 10m
€230($230)
once daily851km (529 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€305($305)
once daily815km (506 miles)
Train
6hrs
€180($180)
5 times a day937km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€36($36)
every 20 mins812km (504 miles)
Bus via Orléans11hrs
€44($44)
3 times a week821km (510 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand783km (487 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