There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2h 57m€64–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 35m€21–35Drive 214.4 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascqcar 214.4 km
2h 33m€39–56Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€33–100
Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Ascq via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Villeneuve-d'Ascq is 251 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ascq via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rotterdam to Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
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