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 and train which costs €95 - €220 and takes 9h 46m.

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 53m and costs €170 - €480.

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 bus and train via Brussels which takes 8h 26m and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 10:25 AM in Cowes and 11:25 AM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 847+ 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 53m
€171–473
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 032
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 46m
€95–211
Ferry, bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 26m
€198–405
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 19m
€156–379
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 53m
€177–542
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 8m
€135–383
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, 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 Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 5m
€129–384
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
8h 5m
€136–327

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

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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, Bargate WestQuay, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 26m.

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