Erasmus Bridge
Walk the riverfront around Rotterdam’s signature cable-stayed bridge and Kop van Zuid skyline.
South Holland · Netherlands
Rotterdam Ferry & Destination Guide
Discover Rotterdam’s bold architecture, riverside districts and world-famous port, then connect with the overnight North Sea ferry between Rotterdam Europoort and Hull.
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Discover Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the Netherlands’ most architecturally adventurous major city, shaped by the Nieuwe Maas, an immense working port and a skyline that feels very different from the country’s older canal cities.
The city centre rewards walking with striking contrasts: the yellow Cube Houses sit close to the old harbour, the Markthal combines food stalls with dramatic contemporary design, and the Erasmus Bridge forms one of Rotterdam’s defining river views.
Museumpark and the surrounding cultural quarter add galleries, design and the mirrored Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, while nearby Witte de Withstraat is a lively choice for cafés, restaurants and evening stops.
Delfshaven offers a more historic side of Rotterdam, with canals, old warehouses and waterside terraces that survived much of the wartime destruction that reshaped the modern centre.
For wider sightseeing, water taxis and harbour cruises make the river part of the experience, and Kinderdijk’s windmills are an easy excursion for travellers who want a classic Dutch landscape alongside the modern city.
The passenger ferry terminal is not in the city centre: P&O Ferries uses Europoort, roughly 38 km west of central Rotterdam. Build transfer time into your plans, especially if travelling without a car, because the terminal is deep within the port area.
Rotterdam works particularly well as the start or finish of a driving holiday. Motorway access from Europoort is straightforward, while the central city has excellent rail connections for onward travel across the Netherlands and into Belgium, France and Germany.
City highlights
What to see while you are in Rotterdam
Rotterdam combines landmark modern architecture with river views, historic pockets and one of Europe’s most impressive working-port landscapes.
Markthal
Browse the food market beneath one of the city’s most distinctive contemporary buildings.
Cube Houses
See Piet Blom’s tilted yellow houses beside the Old Harbour and Blaak.
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Visit the striking mirrored art-storage building in Museumpark.
Delfshaven
Explore a surviving historic harbour district of canals, breweries and old Dutch façades.
Harbour cruise
See container terminals, shipyards and the huge scale of the Port of Rotterdam from the water.
Tours & experiences
Things to Do in Rotterdam
Browse Rotterdam architecture walks, harbour cruises, food tours and day trips to combine with your North Sea ferry journey.
Tours and activities displayed in this section are supplied through Viator. Availability, descriptions and prices are provided by the activity supplier and can change.
Arriving or departing by ferry
Rotterdam Ferry Terminal
If travelling without a vehicle, plan the terminal transfer in advance. P&O states that there is no normal public transport directly to or from Europoort, although bookable coach transfers are offered on selected arrangements between the port and Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
The route is an overnight North Sea crossing and carries cars, motorcycles, campervans, caravans, bicycles and foot passengers according to the booked fare and sailing conditions.
P&O Ferries operates the passenger and vehicle ferry between Rotterdam Europoort and Hull. The Europoort terminal is in the western port zone, around 38 km from Rotterdam city centre rather than beside the central railway station.
Passenger portEuropoort Ferry Terminal, Luxemburgweg, 3198 LG Europoort, Netherlands
Main connectionsHull
OperatorsP&O Ferries
VehiclesCars, motorcycles, campervans, caravans, bicycles and foot passengers
Check-inFollow the P&O booking confirmation and arrive well before the published vehicle or foot-passenger cut-off
Plan your stay
Getting around Rotterdam
Central Rotterdam has excellent public transport, but Europoort is remote from the city centre and needs separate transfer planning.
Use Rotterdam public transport
Metro, tram and bus services cover the centre, neighbourhoods and major visitor areas efficiently.
Continue by rail
Rotterdam Centraal has fast domestic and international rail links. Find Rotterdam rail tickets here...
Plan the Europoort transfer
Allow generous time for the journey between the city and ferry terminal; drivers use the A15 while foot passengers should arrange the operator transfer or another confirmed option in advance.
Stay in Rotterdam
Find Rotterdam Accommodation
Stay in central Rotterdam or near your onward route
Central Rotterdam is best for sightseeing and rail connections; travellers with an early port arrival may prefer accommodation positioned for the A15 and Europoort.
Common planning questions
Rotterdam ferry & destination FAQs
Where is Rotterdam Ferry Terminal?
P&O Ferries uses Europoort Ferry Terminal on Luxemburgweg, around 38 km west of central Rotterdam.
Where can I sail from Rotterdam in 2026?
The regular passenger ferry route from Rotterdam Europoort is the P&O Ferries overnight crossing to Hull.
Can I take a car on the Rotterdam to Hull ferry?
Yes. The route carries cars and other road vehicles as well as foot passengers, subject to the fare and booking conditions.
Is Rotterdam Ferry Terminal in the city centre?
No. Europoort is in the western port area, so you should allow substantial transfer time from central Rotterdam.
Is there public transport to Europoort Ferry Terminal?
P&O advises that normal public transport does not run directly to the terminal. Bookable coach transfers may be available, so check your sailing arrangements in advance.
What are the best things to do in Rotterdam?
Popular choices include Erasmus Bridge, Markthal, the Cube Houses, Museumpark, Delfshaven and a harbour cruise.
Is Rotterdam easy to explore without a car?
Yes. The city centre has strong tram, metro, bus and rail connections; the main exception is the remote ferry terminal.
Should I book the Rotterdam–Hull ferry in advance?
Yes, especially if travelling with a vehicle, cabin or during busy holiday periods, because overnight sailings have finite vehicle and accommodation capacity.
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