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How to get fromRotterdam to Valenciennesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennestrain train Ter
    3h 20m
    €73–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - Universitybus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 35m
    €21–38

  3. Drive 232.4 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Valenciennescar car 232.4 km
    2h 53m
    €42–60

  4. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennestrain train Ter
    4h 41m
    €40–108

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain train EuroCity / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Quiévraintrain train Ic / ...
    6h 2m
    €33–64

Rotterdam to Valenciennes by train and foot

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Valenciennes - University via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 5h 35m.

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