How to travel from Amersfoort to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Amersfoort and Rotterdam is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Amersfoort to Rotterdam by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration56min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vianen Busstation Lekbrug and then to Rotterdam Kralingse Zoom.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amersfoort and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Amersfoort to Rotterdam by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Amersfoort and Rotterdam is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (42 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Amersfoort and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amersfoort to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Amersfoort and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amersfoort and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amersfoort and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 56min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Amersfoort and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 56min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amersfoort and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amersfoort to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vianen Busstation Lekbrug. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Syntus Utrecht and Qbuzz run regular bus services between Amersfoort and Rotterdam. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amersfoort to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amersfoort and Rotterdam. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amersfoort to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Amersfoort to Rotterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Amersfoort and Rotterdam

Transport options from Amersfoort to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
€14($14)
every 30 mins76km (47 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€9($9)
hourly92km (57 miles)
Drive
58min
€17($17)
on demand80km (50 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam