How to travel from Rotterdam to Paris, France

The distance between Rotterdam and Paris is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rotterdam to Paris 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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Train to Schiphol Airport, Fly

Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Paris.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rotterdam and Paris

There are several options for getting from Rotterdam to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Rotterdam and Paris is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rotterdam and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Paris is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Rotterdam and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rotterdam and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rotterdam and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 40m.

Thalys run train services between Rotterdam and Paris. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Rotterdam and Paris. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rotterdam to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rotterdam and Paris. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rotterdam to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Rotterdam and Paris. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rotterdam to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rotterdam and Paris

Transport options from Rotterdam to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Schiphol Airport, Fly + 3 similar
2h 10m
€120($120)
every 20 mins504km (313 miles)
Train and Plane2h 25m
€160($160)
every 20 mins480km (298 miles)
Train to Anvers-Central, Fly2h 35m
€310($310)
every 2 hours412km (256 miles)
Train to Schiphol Airport, plane2h 55m
€475($475)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€120($120)
every 2 hours448km (279 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€30($30)
5 times a day436km (271 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€90($90)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris