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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Dover to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dover and Rotterdam is 632 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €180 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Dover to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rotterdam bus from?

Dover to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rotterdam train from?

Dover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dover to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Dover to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Dover to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 7:06 PM in Dover and 8:06 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Dover to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 842+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Dover to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 34m
€187–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
6h 1m
€36–57
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
4h 47m
€73–138
Train, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 21m
€155–444
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus N824
8h 45m
€58–178
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
4h 8m
€191–217
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 16m
€174–480

Dover to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 631.7 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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