- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot
The world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility, showcasing thousands of works in a striking mirrored building beside Museumpark.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 1 buses that leave Amsterdam Centraal for Rotterdam Centraal on Fri, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Rotterdam Centraal take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:41AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:28PM | Arrival Time 12:41AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h30 | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h25 | 4:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h55 | 6:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h40 | 7:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h05 | 7:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51094 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h55 | 7:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4744 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h55 | 9:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h25 | 10:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1612 | 10:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h15 | 11:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h30 | 11:45 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h45 | 12:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1608 | 11:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h41 | 12:41 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1608 | 11:28 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h13 | 12:41 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h05 | 12:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 1h30 | 4:45 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Rotterdam Centraal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam Centraal trip today.
The world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility, showcasing thousands of works in a striking mirrored building beside Museumpark.
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Prices are high by Dutch standards near the station. Supermarkets and casual spots help keep daily costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up; tips in cafes are optional.
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