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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Rotterdam is to train and fly which costs €75 - €280 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs €95 - €280.

How far is it from Athlone to Rotterdam?

The distance between Athlone and Rotterdam is 1099 km.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Rotterdam without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs €110 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Athlone to Rotterdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Athlone and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Athlone. It is currently 7:36 PM in Athlone and 8:36 PM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Athlone to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athlone to Rotterdam by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 20m
€75–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdamcar
29h 43m
€253–563
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Brusselsbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3d 11h
€117–424
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane DUB - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
4. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 2m
€99–279
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, subway
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Forepark to Rotterdam, Stadhuissubway
8h 33m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
10h 4m
€116–360
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHD - AMS
11h 14m
€119–288
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 73
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus
37h 17m
€236–539

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 1,098.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Rotterdam. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athlone to Rotterdam via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 29h 43m.

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