Where do I depart from Amsterdam? Where do I arrive in Rotterdam?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam: Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station). Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam depart from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal.

Which travel companies can take me from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Rotterdam: FlixBus can get you to Rotterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam for $5 (€4) on Omio. Travel with Ns_ic for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ns_ic Amsterdam to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $21 (€18).

Is it possible to travel directly from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Rotterdam with the following travel companies: You'll find 17 direct buses a day to Rotterdam with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find 122 direct trains per day to take to Rotterdam with Intercity, Thalys or ns. Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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.

10:20AM1h02

Amsterdam

11:22AMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€41One-way

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10:20AM1h02

Amsterdam

11:22AMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€41One-way

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Amsterdam Central station

08:54AMRotterdam Centraal

€241One-way

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Amsterdam Central station

09:19AMRotterdam Centraal

€211One-way

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€211One-way

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Amsterdam Central station

09:09AMRotterdam Centraal

€211One-way

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Amsterdam

09:50PMRotterdam, Conradstraat

€41One-way

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Travel Information from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

	Distance	35 miles (57 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$5 - $21
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 50 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $21 (€18) • 1 h 13 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Ns_ic

Take a bus or train to travel 35 miles (57 km) from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 13 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Ns_ic among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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.

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Amsterdam to Rotterdam Travel Comparison

	Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
Bus	€7	1:25 h	1 Day Ahead
Train	€15	0:37 h	1 Day Ahead

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.

How to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, 66,73% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Train Companies

Bus Companies

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Amsterdam to Rotterdam travel.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $4

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Cheapest Price: $4

FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

FAQs: Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

There are 2 ways to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Rotterdam from Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€18) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 50 min.

You should expect to travel around 35 miles (57 km) between Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is:

17 buses per day.
Around 122 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Amsterdam and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:

Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam depart from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:

FlixBus can get you to Rotterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam for $5 (€4) on Omio.
Travel with Ns_ic for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ns_ic Amsterdam to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $21 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

You'll find 17 direct buses a day to Rotterdam with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
You can find 122 direct trains per day to take to Rotterdam with Intercity, Thalys or ns.

Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Paris or London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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