What is the cheapest way to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam is to car ferry which costs €55 - €280 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam is to train and fly and subway and line 105 bus which takes 5h 17m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct ferry between Harwich and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port and arriving at Port of Hoek van Holland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum via Manningtree, Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam?

The distance between Harwich and Port of Rotterdam is 650 km.

How do I travel from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €95 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Port of Rotterdam train from?

Harwich to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Where does the Harwich to Port of Rotterdam train arrive?

Harwich to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Port of Rotterdam?

There are 853+ hotels available in Port of Rotterdam.

Harwich to Port of Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Harwich to Port of Rotterdam by train, car ferry, car, car train, plane, subway, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 12m
€98–267
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 19m
€57–274
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Harwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Port of Rotterdamcar
6h 18m
€215–260
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, line 105 bus
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal to Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrumsubway
5. Take the bus from Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum to Botlek, Welplaatwegbus
5h 17m
€156–447
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Harwich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Port of Rotterdamcar
7h 26m
€90–177
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
6h 45m
€189–643
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
6h 53m
€159–444
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal to Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrumsubway
6h 38m
€222–437
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
4. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal to Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrumsubway
7h 57m
€75–283
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
7h 9m
€95–304

Harwich to Port of Rotterdam by train, subway, and bus

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.2 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Botlek, Welplaatweg via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €45–260 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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