How to get from Rotterdam to Paris
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 55m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 373 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €44, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
373 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €245Checked Sep 5 | 11h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €101Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 46m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Older observation | 5h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€245Checked Sep 511h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€101Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 46m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€45Older observation5h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Paris: 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 → Brusselstrain
SNCB·1h 55m - 2Brussels → Parisbus
FlixBus·3h 25m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to Paris
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€286Departures from Rotterdam to Paris
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 00:25 | 23:25 |
| 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCBRotterdam-BrusselsBook →FlixBusBrussels-ParisBook →
NS IntRotterdam-BrusselsBook →
Eurostar/ThalysBrussels-ParisBook →
Air Arabia MarocRotterdam-TangierSee live options and dates →
Air Arabia MarocTangier-ParisSee live options and dates →
SNCFBrussels-ParisBook →On this route you travel with SNCB, FlixBus, NS Int, Eurostar/Thalys, Air Arabia Maroc, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Paris works
Start with a SNCB train from Rotterdam to Brussels, about 1h 55m. Transfer in Brussels and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (3h 25m). In total it's roughly €45 over 5h 55m, 1 transfer.
Rotterdam to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 5h 55m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Paris from Rotterdam?
About 373 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Paris cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €48. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Paris?
On this route you travel with SNCB, FlixBus, NS Int, Eurostar/Thalys, Air Arabia Maroc, SNCF.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Paris?
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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