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How to get fromRotterdam to Irelandby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane RTM - DUB
    4h 37m
    €171–518

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Caen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus bus 712
    3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train K2+ / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    33h 56m
    €133–216

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 17m
    €254–632

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    22h 42m
    €175–335

Rotterdam to Ireland by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ireland?

British Airways, Transavia Holland, and Ryanair fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice daily.

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