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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel

Showing times and prices for Dec 23

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$24

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

Of the 40 trains that leave Rotterdam Centraal for Amsterdam Amstel on Tue, Dec 23, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 51 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.

NS International | IC Brussel2837 · 3034
10:50AM1h08
Rotterdam Centraal
11:58AMAmsterdam Amstel
$221One-way
1 transfer
Intercity4038
11:54AM1h08
Rotterdam Centraal
01:02PMAmsterdam Amstel
$221One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2029 · 3926
08:35AM1h02
Rotterdam Centraal
09:37AMAmsterdam Amstel
$221One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2033 · 3930
09:35AM1h02
Rotterdam Centraal
10:37AMAmsterdam Amstel
$221One-way
1 transfer
Intercity4032
10:24AM1h08
Rotterdam Centraal
11:32AMAmsterdam Amstel
$221One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel 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. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 34 miles (56 km)

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€19

Average price

€5

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Cheapest

1h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

58m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

1h 11m

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Live departures

Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel train times

The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 7:19 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ic_brussel2827 · 30247:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
8:28 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
eurocity_direct9523+ntra_intercity8222+ic_brussel39317:21 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
8:22 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity40247:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
8:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2029 · 39267:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
8:37 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1831+ntra_intercity40247:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
8:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2829 · 30267:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
8:58 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2425+ntra_intercity8224+ic_brussel39337:51 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
8:52 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity40267:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
9:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2031 · 39288:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
9:07 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1833+ntra_intercity40268:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
9:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2831 · 30288:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
9:28 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
eurocity_direct9527+ntra_intercity8226+ic_brussel39358:21 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
9:22 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity40288:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
9:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2033 · 39308:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
9:37 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1835+ntra_intercity40288:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
9:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2833 · 30308:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
9:58 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2429+ntra_intercity8228+ic_brussel39378:51 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
9:52 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity40308:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
10:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2035 · 39329:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
10:07 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1837+ntra_intercity40309:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
10:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2835 · 30329:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
10:28 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
eurocity_direct9531+ntra_intercity8230+ic_brussel39399:21 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
10:22 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity40329:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
10:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2037 · 39349:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
10:37 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1839+ntra_intercity40329:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
10:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2837 · 30349:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
10:58 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2433+ntra_intercity8232+ic_brussel39419:51 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
10:52 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity40349:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
11:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2039 · 393610:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
11:07 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1841+ntra_intercity403410:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
11:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2839 · 303610:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
11:28 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
eurocity_direct9535+ntra_intercity8234+ic_brussel394310:21 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
11:22 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity403610:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
11:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
ic_brussel2041 · 393810:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
11:37 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1843+ntra_intercity403610:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
11:32 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2841 · 303810:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
11:58 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel2437+ntra_intercity8236+ic_brussel394510:51 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h01
11:52 AM Amsterdam Amstel2 transfers
ntra_intercity403810:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h08
12:02 PM Amsterdam Amstel0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, December 23
ic_brussel2027 · 39247:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h02
8:07 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer
ic_brussel1829+ntra_intercity40227:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h51
8:02 AM Amsterdam Amstel1 transfer

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Why should you book Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel trains with Omio?

Intercity as well as NS International | IC Brussel and PKP Intercity offer trains services from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel.

Why book with Omio vs Intercity?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of NS International | IC Brussel and PKP Intercity to find the best option for your trip from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel

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Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel run on average 32 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 15:35. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 1h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Distance
34 miles (56 km)
Average train duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€18)
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
1h 2m
First train
04:50
Last train
15:35
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)

Train companies: Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel trainsIntercity, NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity trains will get you between Rotterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Amstel from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a widely recognized brand for express train services that connect cities over longer distances, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "Intercity" originated in the United Kingdom in 1966 with British Rail's electrification of the West Coast Main Line, becoming a brand for their main-line passenger routes. Today, Intercity services vary across Europe, with some countries like Switzerland offering modern, high-standard trains, while in others, they may be older compared to newer high-speed options. Many European countries use "InterCity" as an official brand name for regular, long-distance train services meeting specific speed and comfort criteria. For example, PKP Intercity is a major Polish rail operator connecting cities and tourist resorts within Poland and across Europe. Trenitalia's Intercity trains in Italy offer an affordable and widespread means of rail transport, connecting various cities and towns. These trains typically offer Standard and First Class services, with amenities like power sockets and sometimes catering.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
Intercity frequency
85 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

NS International | IC Brussel

About
NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The "IC Brussel" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries.
Luggage & cancellation policy
NS International | IC Brussel frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

PKP Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
PKP Intercity frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Amstel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $22 (€18), while the average price is around $23 (€19).
Yes, a day trip from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel is feasible, with a travel time of 1h 2m. Trains run frequently, with 32 trips per day, covering a distance of 34 miles (56 km).
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel is by bus, with a cost of around $4 (€3).
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel takes 1h 2m and runs 32 per day.
The first train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel leaves at 4:50 AM.
The last train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel leaves at 3:35 PM.
Yes, you can take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel.
The train journey from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the Dutch countryside, with views of lush green fields, traditional windmills, and canals, providing a picturesque experience typical of the Netherlands.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel.
Yes, there is a direct train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel. This service operates 12 times per day, provided by Intercity.
The distance by train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel is 34 miles (56 km).
There is no high speed train available from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Amstel

Rotterdam
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The major train station for departures in Rotterdam is Rotterdam Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rotterdam Centraal for your trip from Rotterdam to Amsterdam.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Dining
Dining
  • Smullers
  • Albert Heijn to go
  • Starbucks
  • La Place
  • Julia's
  • Ekmekci
  • LEON
  • The Doner Company
  • StationsHuiskamer
  • De Broodzaak
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
  • Layin’ Rotterdam Central
  • Hostel Ani & Haakien
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located inside the central hall.
Public transit options for Rotterdam Centraal
  • Subway lines: D, E
  • Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
  • Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
  • Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar

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