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How to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the two largest cities in the Netherlands, but they are only 74 kilometers apart, making it easy to travel between them. There are no flights owing to the short distance, and the Netherlands doesn't have many intercity buses, so catching the train is easily the most reliable and comfortable way to make the trip.
Trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam | Buses from Amsterdam to Rotterdam | Return trips from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Amsterdam to Rotterdam Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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Bus |
€7 |
1:25 h |
1 Day Ahead |
Train |
€15 |
0:37 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Most buses traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk bus station and take at least 1:25 h to arrive at Rotterdam Conradstraat bus station. Usually 5 buses travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam everyday with buses beginning to depart Amsterdam at 9:30 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Ride sharing services like Bla Bla Car also frequently make the trip.
Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Trains depart from Amsterdam's Centraal train station and arrive at Rotterdam Centraal train station after as little as 37 minutes of travel time. All trains traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam are operated by NS— the Netherlands' national train company, with hundreds of trains making the trip every day.
Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Taking the train can be nearly an hour faster than taking the train and only costs €8 more on average. Ridesharing services like Bla Bla Car are also popular options for traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam considering how close these cities are to each other.
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There are 2 travel options between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $3 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $15 (€14).
The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 48 min.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 50 min of travel time.
The Amsterdam to Rotterdam distance is around 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is:
- 16 buses per day.
- 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rotterdam from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
- Buses mostly leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Trains mostly leave from Amsterdam Centraal and tend to arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
- You can travel by bus to Rotterdam from Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Amsterdam to Rotterdam tickets for $3 (€3) on Omio.
- You can travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train with Eurostar or NS Domestic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $15 (€14) with NS Domestic from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- Direct trains with Eurostar or NS Domestic with 28 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.
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