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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Dover to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dover and Rotterdam is 428 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €95 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Dover to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rotterdam bus from?

Dover to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rotterdam train from?

Dover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dover to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €95 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Dover to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Dover to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 5:29 AM in Dover and 6:29 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Dover to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Dover to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

Train, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3h 19m
€117–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
6h 20m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
5h 37m
€100–390
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
4h 46m
€81–117
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 1m
€122–405
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
4h 7m

Dover to Rotterdam by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.8 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras International and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Central Station hourly. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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