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 €17 - €35 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 drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.

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?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lille. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lille?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lille is 243 km. The road distance is 211.6 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 42m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Lille, including transfers.

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 Eurostar, 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 42m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 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 Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 2180+ hotels available in Lille.

Rotterdam to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2h 42m
€62–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lillebus N803 / ...
3h 55m
€17–35
Drive 211.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lillecar 211.6 km
2h 29m
€38–55
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
3h 24m
€40–101

Rotterdam to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

2h 42mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.9 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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