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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €270 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Penzance to Rotterdam?

The distance between Penzance and Rotterdam is 1001 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Penzance to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Rotterdam bus from?

Penzance to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Rotterdam train from?

Penzance to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Penzance to Rotterdam is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €250 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Penzance to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Penzance to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Rotterdam?

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

Where does the Penzance to Rotterdam train arrive?

Penzance to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Penzance to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Penzance to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Penzance to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 52m
€257–600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
20h 10m
€61–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
9h 46m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
7h 47m
€275–624
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
20h 49m
€141–382
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Penzance to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
11h
€178–262
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane NQY - RTM
11h 12m
€119–493
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NQY - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
10h 23m
Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
9h 35m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
10h 33m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 47m
€273–646

Penzance to Rotterdam by train and subway

47Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,000.7 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 20h 10m.

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