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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam is to ferry and train and fly which costs €120 - €300 and takes 7h 33m.

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 44m and costs €150 - €420.

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 9h 1m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 1:41 AM in Cowes and 2:41 AM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cowes to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, train, or plane

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 44m
€158–415
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
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 train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 46m
€98–356
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wimbledontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 1m
€108–366
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 39m
€132–341
Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 27m
€168–439
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 33m
€123–300
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€125–320
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 50m
€226–567
Ferry, train via Derby
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
11h 15m
€241–537

Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, bus, and train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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 Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, 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, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Wimbledon, London St Pancras International, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 9h 1m.

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