You can get from Rotterdam to Paris by train, bus or flight.
To get from Rotterdam to Paris on Aug 15 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 231 miles (373 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $6 - $87 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $6 (€6) • 6 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $87 (€81) • 2 h 37 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Thalys |
Travel 231 miles (373 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Rotterdam to Paris. 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 flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $6 (€6). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Rotterdam to Paris.
International travel from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Paris, France is: Fully open.
Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
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.
Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:
You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Paris with the following travel companies:
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:
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.
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