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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 43m. 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 $20.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Schiphol:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Schiphol costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Schiphol
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 PM0h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:35 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:50 PM0h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:35 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICD 243711:51 AM0h26Rotterdam Centraal12:17 PMSchiphol Airport$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICD 18634:41 PM0h26Rotterdam Centraal5:07 PMSchiphol Airport$201One-way0 transfers
ICD 18614:11 PM0h26Rotterdam Centraal4:37 PMSchiphol Airport$201One-way0 transfers
ICD 24574:51 PM0h26Rotterdam Centraal5:17 PMSchiphol Airport$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 AM1h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 PM0h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM1h15Rotterdam, Zuidplein5:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Schiphol:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Schiphol costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 30 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 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS | BUS, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Schiphol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Schiphol by bus.
- 25 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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