What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is to train which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam and Rotterdam is 69 km. The road distance is 73.1 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Rotterdam bus from?

Amsterdam to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Rotterdam train from?

Amsterdam to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is to train which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €12 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Rotterdam train arrive?

Amsterdam to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Rotterdam is 73 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

Book your Amsterdam to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

Book your Amsterdam to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 845+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Amsterdam to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
43 min
€7–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Rotterdamrideshare 74.3 km
1h 14m
€5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 10m
€6–12
Drive 73.1 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Rotterdamcar 73.1 km
58 min
€13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Amsterdam to Rotterdamtaxi 73.1 km
58 min
€240–290

Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 68.6 km
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 43 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdam every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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