How to get to Amsterdam from Rotterdam

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Compare train and coach for Rotterdam to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Amsterdam 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 58m. 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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£18

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1h 30m

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1h 28m

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from Rotterdam to Amsterdam

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:101h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
11:15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£61One-way
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Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1609
06:151h41
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
07:56Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£41One-way
0 changes

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:250h45
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
13:10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
£81One-way
0 changes

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NS International | IC Brussel2326
10:111h14
Rotterdam Centraal
11:25Amsterdam Centraal
£211One-way
0 changes
NS International | IC Brussel2228
10:411h14
Rotterdam Centraal
11:55Amsterdam Centraal
£211One-way
0 changes
Intercity4030
09:541h17
Rotterdam Centraal
11:11Amsterdam Centraal
£211One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar Bus50829
11:101h00
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
12:10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:101h10
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
12:20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:001h40
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
12:40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£71One-way
0 changes

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

Cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Most coaches traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam depart from Rotterdam Conradstraat bus station and take at least 1:25 h to arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk bus station. Usually 2-3 coaches travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam everyday with coaches beginning to depart Amsterdam at 9:45 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Ride sharing services like Bla Bla Car also frequently make the trip.

Fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam

Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Trains depart from Rotterdam's Centraal train station and arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station after as little as 37 minutes of travel time. All trains traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam are operated by NS with hundreds of trains making the trip every day.

Most popular way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam

Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Taking the train can be nearly an hour faster than taking the train and only costs £6 more on average. Ridesharing services like Bla Bla Car are also popular options for traveling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam considering how close these cities are to each other.


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FAQs: Rotterdam to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam.

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Coach takes on average 45m.

The Rotterdam to Amsterdam distance is approximately 57 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 244 trains per day.
  • Around 33 coaches per day.

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

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

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