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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Samoëns is to train and bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 16h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Samoëns is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Samoëns?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Samoëns. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Gare Routière via Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Samoëns?

The distance between Rotterdam and Samoëns is 1015 km. The road distance is 853.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Samoëns without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €260 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Rotterdam to Samoëns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Samoëns bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Samoëns?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Samoëns is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €260 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Samoëns bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Samoëns bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Samoëns?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Samoëns is 853 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Samoëns.

Where can I stay near Samoëns?

There are 9026+ hotels available in Samoëns.

Rotterdam to Samoëns - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cluses 74train Tgv
8h 51m
€269–440
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y02
16h 34m
€71–151
Drive 853.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Samoënscar 853.2 km
10h 10m
€153–221
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
7h
€90–267
Train, bus via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y02
9h 36m
€232–393
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Albertvilletrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Albertville to Sallanches Combloux Megevebus Autocar
11h 8m
€119–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annemassebus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y02
19h 25m
€77–132
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
7h 40m
€73–253
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annemassebus
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
9h 16m
€118–293
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
5. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
10h 36m
€171–543

Rotterdam to Samoëns by train, bus, and foot

14Weekly Services

16h 34mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Samoëns.

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Distance: 1,014.6 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Samoëns via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Cluses 74 in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Gare Routière via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop, Annemasse, and Gare Routière in around 19h 25m.

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