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How to get fromRotterdam to Carlowby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Carlow by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane RTM - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus
    5h 51m
    €238–496

  2. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 7m
    €55–247

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Carlowcar car
    28h 13m
    €461–690

  4. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuțibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    3d 11h
    €115–373

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuţibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus
    3d 14h

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Carlow. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Carlow Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rotterdam to Carlow via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 28h 13m.

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