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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 34h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €180 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Portugal and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia 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 21m.

How far is it from Portugal to Rotterdam?

The distance between Portugal and Rotterdam is 1661 km. The road distance is 2144 km.

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

The best way to get from Portugal to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Portugal to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Rotterdam train from?

Portugal to Rotterdam train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.

Train or fly from Portugal to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Portugal to Rotterdam is to train which takes 32h 21m and costs €240 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €700 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Portugal to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portugal to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Rotterdam is 2144 km. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Portugal to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Portugal to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Portugal 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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OPO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 38m
€82–322
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 / ...
34h 21m
€68–237
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
29h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia 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 21m
€246–640
Drive 2,144 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Rotterdamcar 2,144 km
20h 45m
€380–549
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 50m
€83–340
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OPO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 42m
€92–290
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OPO - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 50m
€95–335
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport 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
7h 7m
€96–363
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LIS - RTM
5h 9m
€183–660
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
31h 9m
€151–348

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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Distance: 1,661.3 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Portugal and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Rotterdam Centraal via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 32h 21m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland flies from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) twice a week.

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