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Hergé Museum
Hergé Museum celebrates the creator of Tintin with inventive design, original artwork, and broad appeal beyond comics fans.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
zł88
Average ticket price on Sep 20
zł159
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 20
28
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Lille will cost around zł159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł88.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Lille without transferring at least once.
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4230Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł245 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł245, while a train costs an average of zł245.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł245 Average price Cheapest | zł188 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around zł245 compared to roughly zł188 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-57.26. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Lille trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9346+ 4234 | 12:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 2:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 4235 | 1:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 3:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9358+ 4236 | 2:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 4:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9458+ 4236 | 2:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 4:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9376+ 4239 | 5:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 7:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9482+ 4240 | 6:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 8:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9382+ 4240 | 6:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 8:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
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9216+ 2959 | 8:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 10:00 AM Wolfstee | 1 transfer | |
9216+ 2959 | 8:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h53 | 10:03 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1127+ 9216+ 2959 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h48 | 10:03 AM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
1127+ 9216+ 2959 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h45 | 10:00 AM Wolfstee | 2 transfers | |
9520+ 4230 | 8:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 10:24 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9520+ 4230 | 8:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 10:39 AM Tielen | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 4230 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h41 | 10:39 AM Tielen | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 4230 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h41 | 10:39 AM Tielen | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 4230 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 10:24 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 4230 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 10:24 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9220+ 2960 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h53 | 11:03 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9220+ 2960 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 11:00 AM Wolfstee | 1 transfer | |
1131+ 9220+ 2960 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h48 | 11:03 AM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
1131+ 2960+ 9220 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h45 | 11:00 AM Wolfstee | 2 transfers | |
9524+ 4231 | 9:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 11:24 AM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9524+ 4231 | 9:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 11:39 AM Tielen | 1 transfer | |
9224+ 2961 | 10:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 12:00 PM Wolfstee | 1 transfer | |
9224+ 2961 | 10:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h53 | 12:03 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
1135+ 9224+ 2961 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h48 | 12:03 PM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
1135+ 2961+ 9224 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h45 | 12:00 PM Wolfstee | 2 transfers | |
9528+ 4232 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 12:39 PM Tielen | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 4232 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 12:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9228+ 2962 | 11:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h53 | 1:03 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
9228+ 2962 | 11:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h50 | 1:00 PM Wolfstee | 1 transfer | |
1139+ 9228+ 2962 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h45 | 1:00 PM Wolfstee | 2 transfers | |
1139+ 2962+ 9228 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h48 | 1:03 PM Herentals station | 2 transfers | |
9532+ 4233 | 11:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 1:39 PM Tielen | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 4233 | 11:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 1:24 PM Herentals station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Lille run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price zł59 |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 6:31 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
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Most Rotterdam to Lille trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Herentals station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
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