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How to get fromAmsterdam to Carlowby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Carlow by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 24m
    €51–253

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Carlowcar car
    28h 55m
    €515–760

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gent to Rădăuțibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    3d 13h
    €101–451

  4. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 12m
    €71–339

  5. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane AMS - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    8h 55m
    €144–394

  6. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane AMS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    9h 17m
    €116–336

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Carlow. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amsterdam to Carlow via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 28h 55m.

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