How to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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Travel Information between Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Distance35 miles (57 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$3 - $15
Cheapest modeBus • $3 (€3) • 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $15 (€14) • 48 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar

Take a train or bus to travel 35 miles (57 km) from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

How to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus1662
10:20AM1h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:20AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1612
10:05PM1h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:20PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9322
08:10AM0h43
Amsterdam Centraal
08:53AMRotterdam Centraal
$411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel2328
10:06AM1h13
Amsterdam Centraal
11:19AMRotterdam Centraal
$271One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2230
10:36AM1h13
Amsterdam Centraal
11:49AMRotterdam Centraal
$271One-way
0 transfers
Intercity4037
10:19AM1h15
Amsterdam Centraal
11:34AMRotterdam Centraal
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM0h50
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
10:00AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM1h15
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
10:25AMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM1h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:00AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$111One-way
0 transfers

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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

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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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, London, Brussels or Berlin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Amsterdam and Rotterdam itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Rotterdam and any of these top destinations today!
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