- Train
- Rotterdam to paris
Rotterdam to Paris trains
2hrs 37mins
from Rotterdam
City centre
to city centre travel
Comfortable
Make the most of your time on board
Take a train from Rotterdam to Paris
Now that Thalys has become Eurostar, travelling to Paris is easier than ever. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 2hrs 37mins. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Read on to discover why taking Eurostar from Rotterdam to Paris is the only way to travel.
Departing from Rotterdam Centraal
Rotterdam Centraal is located in the heart of the city and is well connected by metro and tram lines.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse the shops or grab a snack from the food stands.
Arriving at Paris Gare du Nord
Your train will arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, which is right in the heart of the city. As border checks take place before departure, you can simply hop off the train and leave the station. And to get where you're going, you'll have easy access to Métro and RER lines as well as several bus routes.
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Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and kick back in extra comfy seats.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
Train timetable for Rotterdam to Paris
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Terms and conditions
*Price for tickets in Eurostar Standard class for one way journey made on Eurostar to/from Paris Nord, Marne-La-Vallée Chessy, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Rotterdam Centraal, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Centraal. Subject to availability.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.