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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Carlow by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane RTM - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 18m
    €236–410

  2. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 34m
    €66–283

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Carlowcar car
    28h 13m
    €501–739

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Noordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuțibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    3d 12h
    €87–348

  5. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuţibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    3d 13h

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Carlow. However, you can 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 Rotterdam to Carlow via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 28h 13m.

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