Europoort ferry terminal
The terminal in the port area west of Rotterdam is where the overnight ferry from Hull arrives. This page shows where it is and how to travel on to Rotterdam or Amsterdam.
- Europoort Ferry Terminal: Luxemburgweg, 3198 LG Europoort
- Secure long-stay car park at the terminal
- Coaches between the terminal, Amsterdam and Rotterdam
The Europoort terminal at a glance
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Where the ferry arrives
The ferry from Hull doesn't dock in the centre of Rotterdam but at Europoort, in the port area between the city and the North Sea. The terminal is called Europoort Ferry Terminal and stands on Luxemburgweg, 3198 LG Europoort. It lies south of the Nieuwe Waterweg, not in Hoek van Holland on the other side of the water. The ferry from Hull arrives here every morning, and the sailings are in the timetable.
Arriving in the morning
The ship docks at Europoort in the morning, and disembarkation starts about 15 minutes after arrival. This is where you enter the Schengen area, so you go through passport control and are registered in the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES). The Netherlands is an hour ahead of the UK, so put your watch forward. What you need for the border is on the check-in page.
Driving on
From the terminal, the A4 and A20 take you towards Rotterdam, whose city centre is about 40 minutes away by car. Amsterdam is just over an hour's drive. The getting there page covers the routes and onward travel.
Without a car
Without a car, the simplest way into town is a taxi. On the mini cruise, coaches take you from the terminal to Amsterdam or Rotterdam and back to the ship later in the day. The coaches don't carry animals, so this option is not available if you travel with a dog.
Sailing back to Hull
The ferry leaves Europoort for Hull every evening. With a vehicle, be at the terminal at least 90 minutes before departure. In the port area, follow harbour number 5805, and allow extra time in the rush hour. Foot passengers check in at the terminal building from 15:00. For foot passengers, P&O Ferries also runs coaches from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to the terminal, timed to the departure and booked with your crossing. Deadlines and documents are on the check-in page.
Parking at the terminal
If you leave a car at Europoort and travel on foot, the terminal has a secure long-stay car park with charging points for electric cars. The prices and fares page sets out what the trip costs.
FAQ
Common questions about the Europoort terminal
Does the ferry arrive in the centre of Rotterdam? +
No. The terminal is at Europoort, in the port area on the North Sea coast. By car, central Rotterdam is about 40 minutes away.
How do I get into town without a car? +
Take a taxi. On the mini cruise, a coach takes you into Amsterdam or Rotterdam and back to the ship.
Are there EV chargers at the terminal? +
Yes, the secure long-stay car park at the terminal has charging points for electric cars.
When can I check in at Europoort for the sailing back to Hull? +
On foot from 15:00; with a vehicle, be there at least 90 minutes before departure. The check-in page explains the routine.
Sailing back from Europoort
The ferry leaves for Hull every evening. The departure times are in the timetable.