How to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam
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4.6Travel Information to Rotterdam from Amsterdam
 Distance | 35 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £3 - £12 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £3 • 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £12 • 48 min |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar |
Travel 35 miles by train or coach between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.
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How to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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.
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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 |
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£6 |
1h25 |
1 Day Ahead |
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£11 |
37 m |
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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
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
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
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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Find the best journey from Amsterdam to Rotterdam with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Rotterdam from Amsterdam. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Amsterdam to Rotterdam
You can get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £3 compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:
Taking a coach costs £9 less than taking a train, which costs on average £12 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 48 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 50 min.
Rotterdam is approximately 35 miles away from Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is:
- 16 coaches per day.
- Around 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
- Coaches mostly leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Trains mostly leave from Amsterdam Centraal and tend to arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Rotterdam:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Rotterdam by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam for £3 on Omio.
- Travel with Eurostar or NS Domestic to go to Rotterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find NS Domestic Amsterdam to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for £12.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 16 direct coaches per day.
- 28 direct trains per day with Eurostar or NS Domestic.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Amsterdam.
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