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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 32h 45m.

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 - €700.

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 12m.

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 which takes 28h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 12m and costs €240 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €700 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 9:55 PM in Lisbon and 10:55 PM 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 45m to drive from Lisbon to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ 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, train (Renfe, TGV), 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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 37m
€82–337
Bus, train #2
cheapest
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 45m
€69–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus Voltavançar 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
28h 41m
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 12m
€246–639
Drive 2,144 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Rotterdamcar 2,144 km
20h 45m
€380–549
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 54m
€95–360
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane LIS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 41m
€92–325
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LIS - RTM
4h 56m
€182–657
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 5m
€118–377
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
29h 41m
€149–338

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

52Weekly Planes

3h 32mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,903.4 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 12m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland flies from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) twice a week.

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