How to travel from Lausanne to Rotterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €104.

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

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Rotterdam costing on average €128.

A bus is €311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Rotterdam costing on average €415.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 58m.

Bus takes on average 16h 13m.

The distance from Lausanne to Rotterdam is approximately 385 miles (621 km).

The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Rotterdam is:

• Around 38 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Rotterdam:

• Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Rotterdam by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Rotterdam:

• 5 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.