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 €20 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

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 €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Douai?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Douai. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai D via LILLE - Porte de Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

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 45m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Rotterdam to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Douai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Douai train from?

Rotterdam to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 45m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Douai bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Douai bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Douai train arrive?

Rotterdam to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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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Rotterdam to Douai - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Douai by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
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 45m
€67–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from LILLE - Porte de Douai to DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai Dbus 856
5h 50m
€20–31
Drive 248.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Douaicar 248.3 km
2h 53m
€45–65
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
4h 37m
€38–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from LILLE - Porte d'Arras to DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai Dbus 856
6h 44m
€39–81

Rotterdam to Douai by train and tram

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.7 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai D via Lille - Europe Train Station, Gare Lille Europe, Porte De Douai, and LILLE - Porte de Douai in around 5h 50m.

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