Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
56 m
Buses on 18 Sept
8
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 8 buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal, including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 47 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Rotterdam Centraal take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 7m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 7m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0h50 | 8:40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h35 | 18:25 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h15 | 19:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:25 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0h50 | 20:15 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h05 | 23:45 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
1608 | 23:28 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h13 | 0:41 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 21:28. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 50m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 5:50 |
Last bus 21:28 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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