How to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam

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Compare coach and train for Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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 prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 57 km

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from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus2662
    10:201h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    20:100h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    21:05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel9730
    10:270h41
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:08Rotterdam Centraal
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel2231
    10:361h13
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:49Rotterdam Centraal
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • NS International | IC Brussel2329
    10:061h13
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:19Rotterdam Centraal
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • NS International | IC Brussel1830
    10:370h41
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:18Rotterdam Centraal
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:151h15
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    11:30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:451h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus83133
    12:451h10
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    13:55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £81One-way
    0 changes

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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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.

Amsterdam to Rotterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

£6

1h25

1 Day Ahead

trains

£11

37 m

1 Day Ahead


What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam


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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.


Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam


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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.


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FAQs: Amsterdam to Rotterdam

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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Rotterdam including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of £3.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam costing on average £17.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Coach takes on average 55m.

The Amsterdam to Rotterdam distance is approximately 57 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 256 trains per day.
  • Around 34 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Rotterdam as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Amsterdam, Amstel and arrive in Rotterdam Alexander.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 82 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurostar, Intercity, Eurocity Direct.
  • 34 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, London, Berlin, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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