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4.6Travel Information to Amsterdam from Rotterdam
 Distance | 35 miles (57 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $3 - $15 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $3 (€3) • 59 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $15 (€14) • 48 min |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar |
Travel 35 miles (57 km) by train or bus to Amsterdam from 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam.
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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.
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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
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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You can get between Rotterdam and Amsterdam 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Rotterdam and Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $3 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Amsterdam from Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 48 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 59 min.
The distance is approximately 35 miles (57 km) from Rotterdam to Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is:
- Around 10 buses per day.
- 51 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Rotterdam to 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 when traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Most travelers board their train from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or RET to go to Amsterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Rotterdam to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $3 (€3).
- Eurostar, NS Domestic or SNCB can get you to Amsterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with NS Domestic from Rotterdam to Amsterdam for $15 (€14) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 9 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Eurostar or NS Domestic with 29 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
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