How to travel from Marseille to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Marseille and Rotterdam is around 995km (618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille to Rotterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels South and then to Rotterdam.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance1,164km (723 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Rotterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Marseille and Rotterdam is around 995km (618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Marseille and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui, Thalys, Swiss Railways and Eurostar run train services between Marseille and Rotterdam. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels South. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Rotterdam. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Rotterdam. The distance is around 1,164km (723 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Rotterdam

Transport options from Marseille to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€290($290)
5 times a day1,071km (665 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 20m
€300($300)
5 times a day995km (618 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,253km (778 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,013km (630 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 40m
€235($235)
4 times a day1,209km (751 miles)
Train via Lille Europe6h 45m
€500($500)
5 times a week1,209km (751 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre10h 25m
€460($460)
once a week1,381km (858 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
€71($71)
5 times a week1,265km (786 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
€240($240)
on demand1,164km (723 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam