The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
18
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Amsterdam will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 18 buses that leave Rotterdam for Amsterdam on Tue, Dec 02, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam 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 57m. 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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€6 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m 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.
Rotterdam to Amsterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:56AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Amsterdam buses for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h45 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1663 | 6:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h59 | 6:59 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 7:15 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h35 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h10 | 12:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h35 | 12:55 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h45 | 12:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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1613 | 4:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h55 | 6:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h35 | 6:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h25 | 7:35 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 | 6:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h00 | 7:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h40 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 10:25 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h40 | 11:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h10 | 11:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1657 | 2:02 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h59 | 3:01 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h20 | 3:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Buses from Rotterdam to Amsterdam run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. 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 59m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 59m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RET from Rotterdam to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Amsterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RET 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Rotterdam, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, Zuidplein, Rotterdam Blaak, Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Noord and Rotterdam Centraal. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your journey in bus stations like Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum housing Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present
- Anne Frank House, a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank
- Van Gogh Museum, the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world
- Vondelpark, a popular urban park offering open-air theatre, playgrounds, and cafes
- Dam Square, a central public square featuring the Royal Palace and the National Monument.
- Canal Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Amsterdam's iconic canals and architecture
- Visit the vibrant Jordaan district, known for its narrow streets, independent art galleries, and cozy cafes
- Explore the bustling Albert Cuyp Market, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to Dutch delicacies
- Experience the Heineken Experience, an interactive tour through the history of one of the world's most famous breweries
- Discover the NEMO Science Museum, a hands-on science center perfect for families and curious minds.
- 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam, 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam
- 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
- 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
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