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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Rotterdam?

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

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Vallorbe, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lausanne and Rotterdam is 927 km. The road distance is 766.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 40m and costs €210 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Rotterdam bus from?

Lausanne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Rotterdam train from?

Lausanne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h 40m and costs €210 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Lausanne to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lausanne to Rotterdam train arrive?

Lausanne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Vallorbe station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Rotterdam is 766 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Lausanne to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Lausanne to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 40m
€217–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 12m
€52–95
Drive 766.4 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Rotterdamcar 766.4 km
8h 49m
€138–199
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 13m
€98–302
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
13h 21m
€183–478
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
14h 32m
€92–163
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 29m
€94–311
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 41m
€141–461
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 44m
€186–509

Lausanne to Rotterdam by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 40mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926.9 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Rotterdam Centraal via Vallorbe, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Rotterdam via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 12h 12m.

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