What are the departure and arrival points in Paris and in Rotterdam?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Rotterdam: Buses from Paris to Rotterdam most often leave from Paris, Porte Maillot and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station). Trains from Paris to Rotterdam most often leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

Which travel companies can take me from Paris to Rotterdam?

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Rotterdam: BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Rotterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Rotterdam for $21 (€18). Travel with Thalys to go to Rotterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Thalys Paris to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $97 (€84).

Can I travel directly to Rotterdam from Paris?

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Rotterdam with the following travel companies: You can find 6 direct buses per day to Rotterdam with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

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from Paris to Rotterdam

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

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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.

12:25PM6h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy

06:55PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€181One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

12:25PM6h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy

06:55PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€181One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

11:05PM5h55

Paris

05:00AMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€301One-way

0 transfers

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08:05AM6h52

Paris, Quai de Bercy

02:57PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€201One-way

0 transfers

12:25PM6h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy

06:55PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€251One-way

0 transfers

11:25PM6h25

Paris, Quai de Bercy

05:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€201One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information between Paris and Rotterdam

	Distance	231 miles (373 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$21 - $97
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $21 (€18) • 6 h 58 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $97 (€84) • 2 h 37 min
	Popular travel companies	BlaBlaCar Bus or Thalys

Take a bus or train to travel 231 miles (373 km) between Paris and Rotterdam. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 37 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Paris to Rotterdam.

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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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Train Companies

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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Paris to Rotterdam. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains from Paris to Rotterdam based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $153

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $21

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $20

FAQs: Travel from Paris to Rotterdam

FAQs: 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.

There are 2 options to travel to Rotterdam from Paris including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Rotterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $21 (€18) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus costs $76 (€66) less than taking a train, which costs on average $97 (€84) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Paris to Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 2 h 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 58 min.

You should expect to travel around 231 miles (373 km) between Paris and Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Rotterdam is:

7 buses per day.
10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Rotterdam from Paris as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Rotterdam:

Buses from Paris to Rotterdam most often leave from Paris, Porte Maillot and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Trains from Paris to Rotterdam most often leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Rotterdam:

BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Rotterdam by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Rotterdam for $21 (€18).
Travel with Thalys to go to Rotterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Thalys Paris to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $97 (€84).

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

You can find 6 direct buses per day to Rotterdam with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.

Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Paris to Rotterdam? Many Omio customers who go from Paris to Rotterdam usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Brussels or London. If you're looking to explore Amsterdam, Brussels or London from Rotterdam, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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