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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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$21 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Schiphol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
35379:56 AM0h49Rotterdam Centraal10:45 AMSchiphol Airport$261One-way0 transfers
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35379:56 AM0h49Rotterdam Centraal10:45 AMSchiphol Airport$261One-way0 transfers
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24299:52 AM0h26Rotterdam Centraal10:18 AMSchiphol Airport$311One-way0 transfers
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18359:41 AM0h26Rotterdam Centraal10:07 AMSchiphol Airport$311One-way0 transfers
18339:11 AM0h26Rotterdam Centraal9:37 AMSchiphol Airport$311One-way0 transfers
95279:22 AM0h26Rotterdam Centraal9:48 AMSchiphol Airport$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Schiphol:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Schiphol costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Schiphol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Schiphol Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Hoofddorp Train Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Schiphol by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Schiphol by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 22 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct.
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