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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Rotterdam 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 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 57 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 15m 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.
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.
How to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rotterdam are The Hague, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft and Leiden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rotterdam on Omio.
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
Delft is known for its blue-and-white pottery, canal-lined old centre and its connection to Vermeer. Historic churches and a strong TU Delft student presence give the city a calm but lively character.
Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the two largest cities in the Netherlands, but they are only 74 kilometres apart, making it easy to travel between them. There are no flights owing to the short distance, and the Netherlands doesn't have many intercity buses, so catching the train is easily the most reliable and comfortable way to make the trip.
Average Price |
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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£6 |
1h25 |
1 Day Ahead |
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£11 |
37 m |
1 Day Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Most buses traveling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk bus station and take at least 1h25 to arrive at Rotterdam Conradstraat bus station. Usually 5 buses travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam everyday with buses beginning to depart Amsterdam at 9:30 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Ride sharing services like Bla Bla Car also frequently make the trip.
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Trains depart from Amsterdam's Centraal train station and arrive at Rotterdam Centraal train station after as little as 37 minutes of travel time. All trains travelling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam are operated by NS— the Netherlands' national train company, with hundreds of trains making the trip every day.
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. Taking the train can be nearly an hour faster than taking the train and only costs £7 more on average. Ridesharing services like Bla Bla Car are also popular options for travelling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam considering how close these cities are to each other.
Travel to Rotterdam 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 Amsterdam to Rotterdam.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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