What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 16h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Rotterdam via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Tourcoing and Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bordeaux and Rotterdam is 988 km. The road distance is 992.6 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 59m and costs €90 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Rotterdam bus from?

Bordeaux to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Rotterdam train from?

Bordeaux to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 6h 59m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bordeaux to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tourcoing station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Rotterdam is 993 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Bordeaux to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Rotterdam?

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Bordeaux to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, plane, train (Eurostar), or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 59m
€90–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 12m
€37–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus 1733
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
12h 22m
€86–294
Drive 992.6 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Rotterdamcar 992.6 km
9h 59m
€174–251
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€85–282
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain
2. Take the train from Tourcoing to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 15m
€165–434
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, subway
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
3. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Forepark to Rotterdam, Stadhuissubway
6h 53m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 29m
€147–442
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 15m
€100–350
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BOD - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 18m
€118–353

Bordeaux to Rotterdam by train, bus, and foot

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 988 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Verdun, and Paris Nord in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Rotterdam via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 16h 12m.

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