There are 6 ways to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam by bus, train (Eurostar), car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Folkestone to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
5h 26m€30–50Train
- Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 22m€232–404Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
4h 4m€200–230Train, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 35m€161–372Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
5h 10m€94–186Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 18m€166–423
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €160 - €380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Folkestone and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Rotterdam is 375 km.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
The bus from Folkestone to Rotterdam Central Station takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once a week.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €410 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
FlixBus operates a bus from Folkestone to Rotterdam Central Station once a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam Centraal via Folkestone West, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–400
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Folkestone to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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