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

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which costs €220 - €800 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which takes 11h 44m and costs €220 - €800.

How far is it from Dakar to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dakar and Rotterdam is 4718 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Dakar to Rotterdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 2h ahead of Dakar. It is currently 4:44 AM in Dakar and 6:44 AM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 834+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Dakar to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dakar to Rotterdam by bus, plane, or train

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Bus, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DSS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 9m
€235–924
Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DSS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
11h 44m
€225–761
Bus, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane DSS - RTM
13h 7m
€500–1,611
Bus, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DSS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 59m
€255–881
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DSS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
15h 24m
€246–988

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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Distance: 4,717.9 km
Duration: 12h 9m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Rotterdam. However, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), walk to Schiphol Airport, then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

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