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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £85 and takes 16h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cowes is to fly and train and ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs £130 - £340.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cowes?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cowes is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 16m and costs £110 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Rotterdam to Cowes, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Cowes?

Cowes is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 10:44 AM in Rotterdam and 9:44 AM in Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3139+ hotels available in Cowes.

Rotterdam to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cowes by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly, train, ferry
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 48m
£131–337
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
16h 58m
£56–81
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 16m
£116–326
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 50m
£184–552

Rotterdam to Cowes by train, subway, bus, and ferry

2Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 290.3 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Cowes. However, you can fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Canning Town DLR Station, walk to Canning Town station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 16m.

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