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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam is to ferry and bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam is to ferry and train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €170 - €500.

How far is it from Cowes to Rotterdam?

The distance between Cowes and Rotterdam is 467 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Rotterdam without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 30m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cowes to Rotterdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 8:03 PM in Cowes and 9:03 PM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 852+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cowes to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 56m
€172–496
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoriabus Vc4
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus
16h 6m
€80–141
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 30m
€284–514
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 15m
€140–375
Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€181–522
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 4m
€129–380
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 59m
€125–329
Ferry, train via Derby
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
11h 16m
€338–555

Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, bus, train, and foot

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10h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Rotterdam. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Canning Town station, walk to Canning Town DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, then fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Centraal via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 30m.

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