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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Lille to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lille and Rotterdam is 243 km. The road distance is 216.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €130.

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

The train from Lille Europe to Rotterdam Centraal takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lille to Rotterdam bus from?

Lille to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Rotterdam train from?

Lille to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lille to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Lille to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Lille to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Lille to Rotterdam train arrive?

Lille to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Lille to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Rotterdam is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Lille to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Lille to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Rotterdam?

Book your Lille to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Lille to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lille to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
2h 2m
€35–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325 / ...
3h 55m
€14–35
Drive 216.3 km
1. Drive from Lille to Rotterdamcar 216.3 km
2h 27m
€38–55
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 38m
€65–166
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
3h 29m
€33–124
Train via Antwerp #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
3h 29m
€23–94

Lille to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 242.9 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Lille Europe to Rotterdam Centraal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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