Ferry to the Netherlands from Ireland
Discover the best ferry crossings from Ireland to the Netherlands
To the Netherlands from Ireland
Looking for a ferry from Ireland to the Netherlands? There are no direct routes over the Irish Sea and North Sea to the Netherlands, but you can make a crossing to France first and then get to the Netherlands by Public Transport or car? The ferry from Rosslare to Dunkirk brings you the closest.
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Ferry to the Netherlands from Ireland information
Getting to the Netherlands by ferry is an excellent way of travelling to the European continent. As there are no direct routes between Ireland and the Netherlands, the crossing that makes the most sense is the ferry from Ireland to France and then travelling further Northwards to the Netherlands.
These ferries are probably the best routes to the Netherlands:
Best crossing from Ireland to the Netherlands: Rosslare – Dunkirk
Rosslare-Dunkirk
Experience the Dunkirk-Rosslare ferry, connecting France and Ireland. Enjoy an 18-24 hour journey with an overnight crossing. Ideal for travelers who want to skip England and want to travel right away to Ireland from Europe.
Alternatives: Dublin-Cherbourg & Cork-Roscoff
The alternatives that you have are the ferries from Cork to Roscoff and the ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg. On these routes, you'll spend less time on the ferries but more on the roads. Cherbourg to Utrecht is an 8-hour drive, while Roscoff-Utrecht is still a 10.5-hour drive.
Cherbourg-Dublin
Roscoff-Cork
The Roscoff-Cork ferry takes you from Ireland to French Bretagne (Roscoff) in 14 to 15 hours. This crossing is operated by Brittany Ferries and departs twice a week. It is a night crossing that is often sold out, so book well in advance.
Timetable, availability, and compare prices
Looking for a ferry crossing to the Netherlands? With our online booking module, finding and booking your desired route's never been easier. Simply enter your departure port, destination, and travel dates, and our system will display the best routes and possible alternatives. In the case of the ferry from Ireland to the Netherlands you'll have to look into the ferries to France, and preferrably the ferry to Dunkirk from Rosslare.
You can easily compare prices and schedules to choose the ferry that fits your needs and budget. With hassle-free booking and secure payment options, you can focus on planning your journey and enjoying your trip to the Netherlands. Have a great journey!
Book your ferry ticket early to save money and secure your desired crossing
Booking your ferry tickets as soon as possible is the best way to save money and secure your desired crossing. As more passengers book their spots, the price of ferry tickets increases. By booking early, you can take advantage of lower prices and avoid the disappointment of a fully booked ferry.
Frequently Asked Questions: ferry to the Netherlands from Ireland
There are no direct routes from Ireland to the Netherlands. but the ferry from Rosslare in Ireland to Dunkirk in France is a great route to get to the Netherlands.
This probably is the ferry to Dunkirk from Rosslare as well, however, the ferry lands in France there is only a 3-hour drive left to Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands from Dunkirk.
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You can only get to Ireland indirectly as I can read, there was rumor of a new ferry that would go from Rosslare to Zeebrugge, is there any info on that one? That would be a nice one.
So far there is no update on this connection.