The average train between France and Rotterdam takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between France and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from France to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
France to Rotterdam train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Rotterdam train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
The distance between France and Rotterdam is 620.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 2h 40m.