The distance between Nice and Rotterdam is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Rotterdam Central Station.
Take the train to Strasbourg then take the bus to Breda Stationslaan then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Nice and Rotterdam is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 938km (583 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Nice and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Thalys run train services between Nice and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Rotterdam. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Rotterdam. The distance is around 1,321km (821 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 3h 10m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train | 5hrs | €78($78) | hourly | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Train | 8h 40m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 1,421km (883 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | €80($80) | 4 times a week | 1,463km (909 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 25m | €585($585) | twice a week | 1,623km (1,009 miles) |
Drive | 12h 35m | €275($275) | on demand | 1,321km (821 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.