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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam is to ferry and bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam is to ferry and train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €140 - €400.

How far is it from Cowes to Rotterdam?

The distance between Cowes and Rotterdam is 467 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 14m and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Cowes to Rotterdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 6:57 PM in Cowes and 7:57 PM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cowes to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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

Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 46m
€146–396
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 814
15h 58m
€63–93
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Vauxhalltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 14m
€130–382
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 46m

Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, bus, foot, train, and subway

2Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 467 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Rotterdam. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Canning Town station, walk to Canning Town DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, then fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Centraal via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Southampton Central, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 8h 14m.

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