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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 57m. 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 £3.
Distance: 57 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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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
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There are 2 travel options to Amsterdam from Rotterdam. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £3 compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
Taking a coach costs £9 less than taking a train, which costs on average £12 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Rotterdam is by train with an average travel time of 48 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Coach takes 59 min on average.
The distance between Rotterdam and Amsterdam is around 35 miles.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Amsterdam is:
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- 51 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Amsterdam 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 when travelling from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
- Most travellers take a coach from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Most travellers catch their train from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or RET to go to Amsterdam by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Rotterdam to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £3.
- Eurostar, SNCB or NS Domestic can get you to Amsterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with NS Domestic from Rotterdam to Amsterdam for £12 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- 9 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- Direct trains with Eurostar or NS Domestic with 29 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
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