There are 4 ways to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 16m€80–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
6h 14m€33–58Drive 311.2 km
- Drive from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdamcar 311.2 km
3h 30m€56–81Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 40m€57–143
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Richelieu and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Boulogne Tintelleries and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Rotterdam is 375 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.
The best way to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
The best way to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Boulogne Tintelleries to Rotterdam Centraal via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Rotterdam.
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