There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Paris • 7h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 40m
7 alternative options
Train • 12h 49m
Train, night bus • 13h 55m
Drive • 8h 36m
Lausanne to Rotterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Lausanne and Rotterdam is 1010 km. The road distance is 948.3 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 350.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Lausanne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 40m.
- Distance: 1009.6 km
- Duration: 7h 43m
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Rotterdam via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Rotterdam via Brussels-North train station in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
Flights from Geneva to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €270
Flights from Basel to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Geneva to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Basel to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €800
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Amsterdam Schiphol via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €470
Flights from Geneva to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €320
Flights from Geneva to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam Schiphol via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €350
Flights from Basel to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €320
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lausanne to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €160
Train from Lausanne to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95 - €200
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €95 - €140
- Comfort
- €110 - €160
- Premium
- €150 - €200
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €60
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €26 - €40
- Comfort
- €28 - €40
- Premium
- €45 - €60
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €70
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €30 - €50
- Comfort
- €35 - €50
- Premium
- €55 - €70
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel SBB to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €110
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €19 - €27
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €30 - €50
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €9 - €14
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €16 - €24
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lausanne to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Night bus from Basel to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Lausanne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
Lausanne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Rotterdam is 948 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Lausanne to Rotterdam.
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