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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basly is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Basly is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Basly?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Basly. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Mairie via Lille and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basly?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basly is 704 km. The road distance is 567 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Basly without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rotterdam to Basly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Basly bus from?

Rotterdam to Basly bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Basly?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Basly is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Basly bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Basly bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Basly?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Basly is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Rotterdam to Basly.

Where can I stay near Basly?

There are 2859+ hotels available in Basly.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
7h 27m
€130–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
12h 16m
€40–83
Drive 567 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Basly567 km
6h 39m
€100–144
Train, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)AMS - CFR
8h 17m
€249–452
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Anvers-BerchemEc / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive DroiteTer
4. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
12h 13m
€91–194
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 36m
€155–432

Rotterdam to Basly by train and bus

33Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.1 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mairie via Paris Nord, La Fayette - Dunkerque, Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris Saint-Lazare, Caen, and Gare Routière in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mairie via Lille and Gare Routière in around 12h 16m.

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