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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lille is to bus which costs €9 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lille is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €35 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lille?

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

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lille Europe. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lille?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lille is 243 km. The road distance is 211.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lille without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €35 - €130.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europe takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lille?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lille is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lille is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Rotterdam to Lille.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lille by train, 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 EuropeEurostar
2h 3m
€35–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
3h 55m
€9–40
Drive 211.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lille211.8 km
2h 29m
€38–54
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
2h 42m
€57–127
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc / ...
3h 20m
€23–89
Train via Antwerp #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
3h 38m
€23–89

Rotterdam to Lille by train

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2h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.8 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europe 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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