How to travel from Rotterdam to Paris

International travel from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Paris, France is: Fully open.

Can I enter France if coming from Netherlands?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Paris if traveling from Rotterdam?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Paris, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 8/8/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Paris from Rotterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Rotterdam, Netherlands from France is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Rotterdam from Paris restricted?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Rotterdam from Paris?

Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 7/28/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rotterdam from Paris closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel between Rotterdam and Paris. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Paris is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $6 (€6) compared to other travel options to Paris:

A flight is $53 (€49) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Paris costing on average $59 (€55).

Taking a flight is usually $81 (€75) less than taking a train to Paris, which costs on average $87 (€81) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Paris from Rotterdam is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 37 min.

Other travel options to Paris can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 5 h 40 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 6 h 50 min.

The Rotterdam to Paris distance is around 231 miles (373 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Paris is:

• 7 buses a day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

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

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

• Most travelers catch their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
• Most travelers board their plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

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

• Flixbus can take you to Paris by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Rotterdam to Paris for $59 (€55).
• Thalys can take you to Paris by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Thalys from Rotterdam to Paris for $87 (€81).

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

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 6 direct buses per day.

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

Before traveling from Rotterdam to Paris, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $59 (€55) one way for this route.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $6 (€6) one way for this route.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $87 (€81) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Rotterdam to Paris tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.