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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Amsterdam 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 32m. 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 Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Amsterdam from Rotterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Amsterdam are Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Leiden and Eindhoven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Amsterdam on Omio.
Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city known for striking post-war architecture and a confident, creative feel. Landmarks such as the Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses and Markthal sit alongside a busy waterfront and lively cultural scene.
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.
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.
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.
Eindhoven is known for design, technology and its Philips past, giving it a modern, creative feel. Former industrial areas, contemporary architecture and a lively student scene shape the city’s character.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Amsterdam:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 50m.
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.
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