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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
41 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
53 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI you need to make at least one change.
IC 2318 · SPR 57318:111h11Rotterdam Centraal9:22Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change- IC 2354 · SPR 576717:111h11Rotterdam Centraal18:22Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- IC 2256 · SPR 576917:411h11Rotterdam Centraal18:52Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- ICD 1829 · SPR 57298:110h41Rotterdam Centraal8:52Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- ICD 1865 · SPR 576517:110h41Rotterdam Centraal17:52Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- ICD 1829 · SPR 57298:110h41Rotterdam Centraal8:52Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- ICD 1865 · SPR 576517:110h41Rotterdam Centraal17:52Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- ICD 1867 · SPR 576717:410h41Rotterdam Centraal18:22Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- IC 2318 · SPR 57318:111h11Rotterdam Centraal9:22Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
- IC 2354 · SPR 576717:111h11Rotterdam Centraal18:22Amsterdam RAI£171One-way1 change
Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 54 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Amsterdam RAI take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 17m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (45m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPR 4022 · SPR 5722 | 7:54 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h12 | 9:06 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
| IC 2318 · SPR 5731 | 8:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h11 | 9:22 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
| ICD 1829 · SPR 5729 | 8:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 8:52 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI
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Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI run on average 23 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 34m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 17:22 |
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FAQs: Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam RAI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam Centraal and Amsterdam RAI
Most Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam RAI trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam Centraal and Amsterdam RAI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Amsterdam RAI from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI train station facilities and services
Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
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