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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Carlow by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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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 13m
    €230–432

  2. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain 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 49m
    €55–285

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    16h 6m
    €331–548

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Carlowcar car
    28h 13m
    €503–842

Rotterdam to Carlow by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration16h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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 train from Rotterdam Centraal to Carlow via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 16h 6m.

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