How to get from Paris to Rotterdam
- 373 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 40m
- 33 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 40m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€349
Cheapest
6h 25m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 373 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
373 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €98Checked Oct 9 | 5h 52mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€98Checked Oct 95h 52m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Rotterdam Centralbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·6h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 33 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 33 | 05:00 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 01:45 | 10:05 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:00
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:50
- 08:05
- 08:55
- 09:05
- 09:55
- 10:05
- 10:55
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 20:10
- 20:40
- 20:55
- 21:10
- 21:25
- 21:40
- 21:55
- 22:25
- 22:40
- 22:55
- 23:25
- 23:55
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 01:45
- 10:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusParis-Rotterdam CentralBook →
KLMParis Charles de Gaulle-Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-BrusselsSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam Schiphol-RotterdamBook →
NS IntBrussels Airport-RotterdamBook →
SNCFParis-Bruxelles MidiBook →
SNCBBruxelles Midi-RotterdamBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, FlixBus, NS Int, SNCF, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Rotterdam works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Paris to Rotterdam Central, about 6h 25m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 6h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Rotterdam?
33 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 23:55.
How far is Rotterdam from Paris?
About 373 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Rotterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, FlixBus, NS Int, SNCF, SNCB.
Can you get from Paris to Rotterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 42m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026