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

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 29m.

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 - €800.

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 18m.

How far is it from Portugal to Rotterdam?

The distance between Portugal and Rotterdam is 1663 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 via Jaunay-Clan which takes 28h 23m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 18m and costs €500 - €950. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €800 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 47m to drive from Portugal to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 620+ 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, 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 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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 29m
€82–256
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OPO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€80–290
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
28h 23m
€294–534
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 18m
€543–932
Drive 2,144 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Rotterdamcar 2,144 km
20h 47m
€375–542
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 46m
€83–274
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
€183–760
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 49m
€92–262
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport 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 Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 4m
€86–318
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
30h 51m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
34h 1m
€158–337

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

7Weekly Services

28h 23mAverage Duration

€294Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portugal to Rotterdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,663 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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 18m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland flies from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 5 times a week.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.