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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Amsterdam 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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What is the best way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
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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
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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 $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 244 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses 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 Alexander and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, RET to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar.
- 79 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Intercity.
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