How to travel from Lille to Rotterdam

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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$20

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$81

Average price

$58

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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30m

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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3h 1m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Rotterdam costing on average $81 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Rotterdam among Omio's users.

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from Lille to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM3h05
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM3h05
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9126
    1:30 PM2h02
    Lille-Europe
    3:32 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGV9890+Intercity2008+EuroCity9227
    9:09 AM2h41
    Lille-Europe
    11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $631One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV9852+Intercity2008+EuroCity9227
    9:09 AM2h41
    Lille-Europe
    11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $631One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV9809+Eurocity Direct9531
    7:18 AM2h59
    Lille-Europe
    10:17 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 AM3h55
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1663
    3:50 PM3h05
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus83134
    6:20 PM4h00
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille 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 Lille to Rotterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Rotterdam costing on average $81 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Lille to Rotterdam is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, Eurostar, EuroCity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. 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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