How to get from Rotterdam to Lille
- 173 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 15m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 15m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 173 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.
173 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €38Reading date not recorded | 5h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€38Reading date not recorded5h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Lille: 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.
- 1Rotterdam Central → Lillebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 Rotterdam to Lille
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 16:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 00:25 | 16:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 13:25 | 13:25 |
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 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Lille works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Rotterdam Central to Lille, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Lille?
The most useful route takes about 3h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Lille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 16:50, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Lille?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 16:50.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Lille leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lille from Rotterdam?
About 173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Lille cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Lille?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCB.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Lille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 44m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lille?
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.
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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: 3 Oct 2026