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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam is to fly and bus and train which costs €100 - €350 and takes 8h 8m.

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 €180 - €800.

Is there a direct train between Lisbon and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lisboa Oriente and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

How far is it from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lisbon and Rotterdam is 1912 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 Jaunay-Clan which takes 27h 21m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Rotterdam train from?

Lisbon to Rotterdam train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.

Train or fly from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam is to train which takes 32h 13m and costs €380 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €800 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 7:15 AM in Lisbon and 8:15 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Lisbon to Rotterdam train arrive?

Lisbon to Rotterdam train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Porto Campanha station.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Rotterdam is 2144 km. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Lisbon to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LIS - AMS
2. Take the taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Rotterdamtaxi
5h 53m
€272–517
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 56m
€86–335
Bus, train via Jaunay-Clan
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Poitiers Futuroscopebus
2. Take the train from Futuroscope to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
27h 21m
€250–467
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
32h 13m
€382–683
Drive 2,144 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Rotterdamcar 2,144 km
20h 47m
€382–552
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LIS - RTM
4h 56m
€182–757
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 Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 4m
€93–335
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
8h 8m
€106–350
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 15m
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 / ...
32h 46m
€144–247

Lisbon to Rotterdam by bus, train, foot, and subway

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27h 21mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,912.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lisboa Oriente to Rotterdam Centraal via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 32h 13m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland flies from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 3 times a week.

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