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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon is to train and bus which costs €70 - €270 and takes 32h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €180 - €650.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lisbon?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lisboa Oriente via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Porrino and Porto Campanha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lisbon?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lisbon is 1806 km. The road distance is 2141.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 27h 57m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lisbon train from?

Rotterdam to Lisbon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or fly from Rotterdam to Lisbon?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €650 and takes 31h 26m.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Lisbon?

Lisbon is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 8:50 AM in Rotterdam and 7:50 AM in Lisbon.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lisbon train arrive?

Rotterdam to Lisbon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lisbon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lisbon is 2142 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Rotterdam to Lisbon.

Where can I stay near Lisbon?

There are 8868+ hotels available in Lisbon.

Rotterdam to Lisbon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane RTM - LIS
3h 5m
€181–633
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
32h 32m
€73–270
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
27h 57m
€112–397
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Porrinotrain Alv
4. Take the train from Porrino to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
31h 26m
€251–641
Drive 2,141.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lisboncar 2,141.8 km
20h 49m
€379–547
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane AMS - LIS
5h 31m
€81–334
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BRU - LIS
6h 22m
€87–352
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane EIN - LIS
6h 39m
€87–355
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane CRL - LIS
7h 17m
€119–354
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Faro Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane RTM - FAO
2. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain
8h 22m
€186–581
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Paris Porte Dauphine to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus Voltavançar 77 / ...
30h 32m

Rotterdam to Lisbon by train and bus

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27h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,805.6 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lisbon, Portugal?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lisboa Oriente via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Porrino, and Porto Campanha in around 31h 26m.

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