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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Douai is to bus which costs €16 - €55 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Douai is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Douai. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Douai via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Douai?

The distance between Rotterdam and Douai is 277 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Douai without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Douai train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Douai?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Douai is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €55 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Douai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Douai?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Douai is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Douai.

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

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Where can I stay near Douai?

There are 1049+ hotels available in Douai.

Rotterdam to Douai - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Douai by train (TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), or train (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 Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
3h 8m
€46–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 17m
€16–51
Drive 248.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Douaicar 248.3 km
2h 53m
€44–64
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
3h 51m
€62–136
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 26m
€31–100

Rotterdam to Douai by train and foot

27Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Douai.

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Distance: 276.7 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Douai via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €8–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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