The average train between Rotterdam and Amsterdam takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
47 min • 1 change
47 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
47 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Rotterdam to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Book your Rotterdam to Amsterdam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Rotterdam and Amsterdam is 57.5 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €6–15 and the journey takes 33 min.
