How to travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol

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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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Driving

$22

Average price

$7

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$16

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 13m

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43m

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1h 40m

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1h 10m

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NS International | IC Brussel

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Schiphol including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam to Schiphol among Omio's users.

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from Rotterdam to Schiphol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM0h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:35 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM0h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:35 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS DomesticICD 2437
    11:51 AM0h26
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:17 PMSchiphol Airport
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS DomesticICD 1863
    4:41 PM0h26
    Rotterdam Centraal
    5:07 PMSchiphol Airport
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticICD 1861
    4:11 PM0h26
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:37 PMSchiphol Airport
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticICD 2457
    4:51 PM0h26
    Rotterdam Centraal
    5:17 PMSchiphol Airport
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 AM1h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM0h50
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM1h15
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    5:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol

Travel to Schiphol 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 Rotterdam to Schiphol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Schiphol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Schiphol is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Schiphol is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Schiphol:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Schiphol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Schiphol with the following travel companies:
  • 25 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Schiphol often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp, Groningen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schiphol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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