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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €220 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Lisbon and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.

How far is it from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lisbon and Rotterdam is 1903 km. The road distance is 2144 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 28h 4m and costs €270 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Rotterdam bus from?

Lisbon to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €220 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €280 and takes 33h 37m.

Where does the Lisbon to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Lisbon to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 1:08 PM in Lisbon and 2:08 PM in Rotterdam.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Rotterdam is 2144 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Lisbon to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

Book your Lisbon to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 631+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Lisbon to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LIS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 32m
€102–320
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane LIS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 52m
€101–362
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris - Porte Dauphinebus Lisboa
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
28h 4m
€273–374
Drive 2,144 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Rotterdamcar 2,144 km
20h 48m
€381–550
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LIS - RTM
4h 56m
€222–657
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 57m
€104–317
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane LIS - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 59m
€123–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris Porte Dauphinebus Voltavançar 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
29h 14m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurocity Direct / ...
32h 9m
€178–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Brussels-North train stationbus N1143
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
33h 37m
€164–275

Lisbon to Rotterdam by bus and train

3Weekly Services

28h 4mAverage Duration

€273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,903.4 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Transavia Holland flies from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station in around 33h 37m.

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