How to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Amsterdam and Rotterdam is around 69km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train, bus, taxi 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.

  • Duration41min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byDutch Railways+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Conradstraat.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Rotterdam.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

TCA Taxi

+ 4 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance74km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Amsterdam and Rotterdam is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (36 miles)

It takes around 41min to get from Amsterdam and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes around 41min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 41min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amsterdam and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 41min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 41min, 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 Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amsterdam and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 15m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 41min.

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 Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 41min and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Transport options from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
41min
€14($14)
every 15 mins69km (43 miles)
Bus
1h 15m
€3($3)
twice daily81km (51 miles)
Taxi
55min
€210($210)
on demand74km (46 miles)
Drive
55min
€16($16)
on demand74km (46 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