How to travel from Paris to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 231 miles (373 km)

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$143

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$36

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$404

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Paris to Rotterdam

How to get from Paris to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1657
    8:05 AM6h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52119 · 1657
    6:30 AM8h30
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF1006
    5:30 PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    6:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $6641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9321
    9:24 AM2h38
    Paris Gare du Nord
    12:02 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $1771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9315
    8:17 AM2h45
    Paris Gare du Nord
    11:02 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $1771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9415
    8:17 AM2h45
    Paris Gare du Nord
    11:02 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $1771One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1663
    12:25 PM6h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM8h00
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50285 · 1663
    11:50 AM7h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA301 · BA436+NS International | IC Brussel3560
    10:40 AM8h27
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    7:07 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3011One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA303 · BA436+NS International | IC Brussel3560
    11:45 AM7h22
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    7:07 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3011One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA301 · BA436+NS International | IC Brussel3260
    10:40 AM8h47
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    7:27 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3011One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Rotterdam, 52,50% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Rotterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Rotterdam:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Rotterdam costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Rotterdam costing on average $122 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Paris to Rotterdam is approximately 231 miles (373 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, TER | SNCF, Intercity, EuroCity, TGV to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with Luxair to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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