The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 23 buses that leave Amsterdam for Rotterdam on Thu, Nov 20, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Amsterdam to Rotterdam Bus Timetables
| 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, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:41AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Amsterdam to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Rotterdam buses for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h40 | 6:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h15 | 6:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h10 | 7:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h25 | 9:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1612 | 9:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h15 | 10:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h45 | 11:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h15 | 4:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h05 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1662 | 9:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h00 | 10:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h40 | 12:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h20 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h55 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h25 | 3:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h50 | 5:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Buses from Amsterdam to Rotterdam run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Amsterdam to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Rotterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Amsterdam, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena. When arriving in Rotterdam, you can end your route in bus stations like Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, Zuidplein, Rotterdam Blaak, Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Noord and Rotterdam Centraal.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Erasmus Bridge, an iconic cable-stayed bridge known for its unique design and panoramic views of the city
- Markthal, a modern architectural marvel housing a vibrant food market and residential apartments
- Cube Houses, a set of innovative, tilted cube-shaped homes designed by architect Piet Blom
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, a renowned art museum featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Euromast, a towering observation tower offering sweeping views of Rotterdam and beyond.
- Rotterdam Zoo, a renowned zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits and a focus on conservation and education
- Spido Harbor Tour, an exciting boat tour offering a unique perspective of Rotterdam's bustling port and skyline
- Delfshaven, a historic neighborhood with charming canals, quaint shops, and a rich maritime history
- Witte de Withstraat, a vibrant street known for its eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants
- Kralingse Bos, a beautiful park perfect for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and picnicking.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, follow these tips:
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Amstel (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- La Place (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 51, 53, 54 Bus: 37, 40, 62, 65, 240, 245 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 50, 51, 52 Bus: 15, 62, 65, 341, 347, 357 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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