How to get fromRotterdam to Madeiraby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Madeira by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane AMS - FNC
7h 12m
€123–350
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane EIN - FNC
9h 47m
€106–296
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane BRU - FNC
8h 21m
€122–321
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane RTM - FNC
6h 56m
€229–519
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane CRL - FNC
8h 53m
€127–303

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

45Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,838.9 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Transavia Holland, TAP Portugal, and four other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Madeira Airport (FNC) once daily.

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Funchal(opens in a new window), Portugal(opens in a new window)

Funchal is the capital, largest city and the municipal seat of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.

Things to do in Funchal

Pico do Arieiro(Opens in a new window)

Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the north.

Pico Ruivo(Opens in a new window)

Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Islands. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro (3rd highest) after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail. There is an additional trail leading west to Encumeada. Just below the summit is a hut offering simple accommodation and drinks.

Madeira Botanical Garden(Opens in a new window)

Madeira Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Madeira) is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.

Cabo Girão(Opens in a new window)

Cabo Girão is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Cabo Girão is a popular lookout point, with up to 1800 visitors a day. The location is also a popular starting point for hikers.

Places to stay in Funchal

CASAS FORTE DO PICO by brugrani(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

OurMadeira - Villa Luzia(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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