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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Carlow by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane RTM - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 4m
    €178–483

  2. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train

    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 train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 50m
    €50–218

  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 12m
    €96–539

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuțibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 12h
    €84–326

  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 Stationbus bus
    3d 15h

  6. Train, bus via Brent

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Rădăuţibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    4d 1h

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Carlow Bus Station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Brussels, Rădăuți, Dublin, Liffey Valley SC, and Heuston Station in around 3d 12h.

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