What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Valenciennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Valenciennes - University via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Valenciennes?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

The distance between Rotterdam and Valenciennes is 291 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Valenciennes without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Valenciennes bus from?

Rotterdam to Valenciennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Valenciennes train from?

Rotterdam to Valenciennes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Valenciennes bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Valenciennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Valenciennes train arrive?

Rotterdam to Valenciennes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Valenciennes is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Valenciennes.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Valenciennes?

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Rotterdam to Valenciennes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Valenciennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennestrain Ter
3h 16m
€70–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - Universitybus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 35m
€21–37
Drive 232.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Valenciennescar 232.4 km
2h 53m
€42–60
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennestrain Ter
4h 7m
€41–109
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Quiévraintrain Ic / ...
6h 2m
€33–67

Rotterdam to Valenciennes by train and tram

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.7 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Valenciennes, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Valenciennes - University via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 5h 35m.

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