How to travel from Dublin to Rotterdam, Netherlands
The distance between Dublin and Rotterdam is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dublin to Rotterdam by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rotterdam → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Rotterdam (RTM).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€380($380)
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to London Euston and then to Rotterdam Centraal.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€630($630)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Rotterdam
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Rotterdam by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Dublin and Rotterdam is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 741km (460 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Dublin and Rotterdam by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Rotterdam. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Rotterdam (RTM) - via London City (LCY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Dublin to Rotterdam. There is however a flight that goes via London City (LCY). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Dublin to Rotterdam typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Rotterdam (RTM).
The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Rotterdam
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 10m | €380($380) | every 30 mins | 803km (499 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 20m | €115($115) | every 30 mins | 814km (506 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 2h 55m | €165($165) | every 2 hours | 928km (577 miles) |
| Fly to Eindhoven (EIN), Train | 3h 20m | €115($115) | every 30 mins | 944km (586 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 986km (613 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 55m | €630($630) | 5 times a week | 1,044km (649 miles) |
| Ferry to Holyhead, train | 11hrs | €650($655) | 5 times a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Rotterdam
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Transavia Holland
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
Eurostar
Airports near Rotterdam
The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam