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A major Dutch art museum with works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more, set in a landmark building on Museumplein.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotterdam to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Schiphol will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 15 buses from Rotterdam to Schiphol, including 15 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 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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Buses from Rotterdam to Schiphol run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:28. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rotterdam to Schiphol.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Schiphol coaches for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 0:20 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h45 | 1:05 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
1613 | 5:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h20 | 6:25 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
1609 | 6:15 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h10 | 7:25 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h15 | 7:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h30 | 8:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h50 | 7:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 8:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h10 | 12:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h45 | 13:10 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h40 | 14:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 14:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h15 | 17:10 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h50 | 17:10 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 20:15 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h45 | 21:35 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Rotterdam to Schiphol buses use the Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Schiphol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Rotterdam, Zuidplein is 3 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam, Zuidplein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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