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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to France is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to France is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €140 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to France. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and France?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to France. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to France?

The distance between Rotterdam and France is 448 km. The road distance is 431.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to France without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rotterdam to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to France train from?

Rotterdam to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to France?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to France is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Rotterdam to France bus arrive?

Rotterdam to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Rotterdam to France train arrive?

Rotterdam to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to France is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Rotterdam to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23890+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from Rotterdam to France?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rotterdam to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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

Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 52m
€144–248
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Parisrideshare 432.8 km
5h 22m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Parisbus N803
8h 2m
€40–63
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
4h 19m
€148–355
Train via Coutellerie
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 5m
€52–110
Drive 431.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Pariscar 431.7 km
4h 41m
€78–113
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4h 30m
€98–265
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
4h 50m
€108–265
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 47m
€132–289
Train, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane AMS - TLS
4h 45m
€104–251

Rotterdam to France by train and subway (Eurostar)

190Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and France?

Eurostar operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Paris once a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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