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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Amsterdam
How to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8313410:25 PM1h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8313410:25 PM1h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
93039:07 AM0h43Rotterdam Centraal9:50 AMAmsterdam Centraal$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
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ECD 95799:58 PM1h10Rotterdam Noord11:08 PMAmsterdam Centraal$231One-way1 transfer - SPR 40248:29 AM1h12Rotterdam Noord9:41 AMAmsterdam Centraal$231One-way0 transfers
- SPR 40227:59 AM1h12Rotterdam Noord9:11 AMAmsterdam Centraal$231One-way0 transfers
- 16096:15 AM1h41Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:56 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 PM0h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:35 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 AM1h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$71One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
There are several transportation options available from Rotterdam to Amsterdam including buses and trains. Buses are generally the most affordable option for commuters who wish to journey between the two cities. Since the cities are located fairly close to each other, flights are not available. Journeys between the cities are short and fast, whether you opt to travel by bus or train. You can also opt for a fast and affordable rideshare option or hire a rental car to travel between the two cities.
Trains from Rotterdam to Amsterdam | Buses from Rotterdam to Amsterdam | Return trips from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Rotterdam to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€7 |
1:25 h |
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€15 |
0:37 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Most buses traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam depart from Rotterdam Conradstraat bus station and take at least 1:25 h to arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk bus station. Usually 2-3 buses travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam everyday with buses beginning to depart Amsterdam at 9:45 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Ride sharing services like Bla Bla Car also frequently make the trip.
Fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Trains depart from Rotterdam's Centraal train station and arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station after as little as 37 minutes of travel time. All trains traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam are operated by NS with hundreds of trains making the trip every day.
Most popular way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam considering how close these cities are to each other.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 34 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Arriva NS, NMBS, NS Domestic, Alibus, Eurostar, NS International, NS | BUS, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, Alibus, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity.
- 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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