- Must visit
Cité de l'espace
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£64
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£94
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
7 h 23 m
Trains on 06 Sept
8
Distance
650 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rouen to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rouen to Toulouse will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
To travel from Rouen to Toulouse you need to make at least one change.
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8509Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 650 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £151 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Toulouse:
A coach is £29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rouen to Toulouse costing on average £71.
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Toulouse costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Coach takes on average 10h 34m.
The journey is about 5m faster (8h 27m by train vs 8h 32m by car) and roughly £73 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£78 vs £151). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rouen to Toulouse trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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8505+ 13118 | Delayed 8:41 8:14Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 7h06 | 15:20 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
8511+ 3116 | On time 13:01 Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 6h39 | 19:40 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
8521+ 3124 | 17:00 Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 6h52 | 23:52 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
3751+ 3130 | 19:59 Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 10h45 | 6:44 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
| Sunday 6 September | |||||
8505+ 13118 | 8:14 Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 7h06 | 15:20 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
8413+ 4665+ 13126 | 10:15 Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite | 8h24 | 18:39 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Rouen to Toulouse run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 650 km distance in 7h 23m.
Distance 650 km |
Average train duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 23m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 22:47 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau -> Place du Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rouen to Toulouse by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rouen to Toulouse trains use the Rouen Rive-Droite to Toulouse Matabiau station pair, with some services arriving at Saint-Cyprien Arènes. Use this guide to compare Rouen and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rouen Rive-Droite has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Gill, La Couronne
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rouen Rive-Droite. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rouen Rive-Droite. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rouen Rive-Droite: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rouen Rive-Droite: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rouen Rive-Droite: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Rouen Centre Rive Droite Pasteur, Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale Hotel, Hotel de Bourgtheroulde.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
Saint-Cyprien Arènes is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Cyprien Arènes has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Elevators, ramps.
Gare de Saint-Agne is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Saint-Agne has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
ATMs are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Parking, WC.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
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