There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Douai by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
3h 12m€68–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lillebus N803 / ...
4h 54m€27–52Drive 248.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Douaicar 248.3 km
2h 53m€45–65Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
4h 3m€38–105Train via Antwerp #2
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5h 11m€41–91
Rotterdam to Douai by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Douai is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Douai is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Douai. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Gare Rue De Tournai via Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Douai. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Douai is 277 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Douai without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Douai, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Douai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Douai is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Douai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Rotterdam to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Douai is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Douai.
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