There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) by train, plane, bus 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.
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Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon (LIS)
Train to Eindhoven, fly
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
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Fly from Eindhoven (EIN) to Lisbon (LIS)
Train to Brussels, fly
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Lisbon (LIS)
Train, bus to Charleroi, fly
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West to Charleroi Airport
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Fly from Charleroi (CRL) to Lisbon (LIS)
Train, train to Dusseldorf, fly
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
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Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
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Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Lisbon (LIS)
Train, bus
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Avignon Tgv
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the bus from Madrid South Bus Station to Lisbon Oriente
Train, bus via Cáceres
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Avignon Tgv
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Caceres
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Take the bus from Cáceres to Badajoz
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Take the bus from Badajoz to Lisbon Airport
Bus
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Take the bus from Rotterdam to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris to Lisbon
Drive
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Drive from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) by train, bus and subway
The journey time between Rotterdam and Lisbon Airport (LIS) is around 21h 31m and covers a distance of around 2788 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 9m. Operated by Thalys, Renfe SNCF, Renfe Cercanias and others, the Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) service departs from Rotterdam Centraal and arrives in Aeroporto. Typically only one service runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Portugal from Netherlands
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Portugal from Netherlands
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Portugal
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Considerations leaving from Netherlands
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Portugal is currently allowed from Netherlands.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 808 24 24 24.
No, returning to Netherlands from Portugal is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 33h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which costs €70 - €550 and takes 5h 9m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 1802 km. The road distance is 2168.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 31m and costs €290 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS), including transfers.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €70 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 33h 35m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 55m.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 7:55 AM in Rotterdam and 6:55 AM in Lisbon Airport (LIS).
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 2168 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS).
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways and six other airlines offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lisbon Airport.

- Distance: 1801.9 km
- Duration: 5h 20m
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?
Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Lisbon Airport (LIS) via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Paris, Lisbon, and Oriente in around 33h 35m.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €490
Flights from Rotterdam to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Eindhoven to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €470

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €550
Flights from Eindhoven to Lisbon via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €550
Flights from Eindhoven to Lisbon via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €550
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €390
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €390
Flights from Charleroi to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €340
Flights from Charleroi to Lisbon via Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €340
Flights from Charleroi to Lisbon via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €340
Flights from Charleroi to Lisbon via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €340

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €800
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €600
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €490
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €700

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €550
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €490
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €700

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €1300
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1200

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €800
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €750

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Lisbon via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €480

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €21
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
- 1st Class
- €16 - €21
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €24
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- 1st Class
- €17 - €24
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €40 - €55
- Comfort
- €50 - €70
- Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €45 - €65
- Comfort
- €55 - €75
- Premium
- €60 - €90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €50 - €75
- Comfort
- €65 - €85
- Premium
- €75 - €110
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €190 - €410
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €190 - €270
- Comfort
- €210 - €270
- Premium
- €300 - €410

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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €330
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €290 - €330
- Standard
- €65 - €80
- Standard Premier
- €110 - €140

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €28
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Flibco
- Standard Ticket
- €11 - €14

- Phone
- +351 913 568 693
- hello@gipsyy.com
- Website
- gipsyy.com
Bus from Madrid South Bus Station to Lisbon Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €20
- Website
- Gipsyy

- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Cáceres to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Avanza Grupo
Bus from Badajoz to Lisboa - Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Avanza Grupo

Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Badajoz to Lisbon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Rotterdam to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €100
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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