How to travel from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam is around 12km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 24min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam by bus, subway, ferry, tram and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Rotterdam Erasmusbrug.

  • Duration35min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Waterbus

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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Kralingse Zoom.

  • Duration37min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
Operated by

Qbuzz

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bus
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rotterdam Metro Capelsebrug then take the train to Rotterdam Beurs.

  • Duration30min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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ferry
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Krimpen aan de Lek then drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration24min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam by bus, subway, ferry, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 35min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €6 ($6).

The distance between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam is around 12km (7 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 12km (7 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Kinderdijk and Rotterdam by bus and subway.

The quickest way to get from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 24min and will set you back approx €6 ($6).

The cheapest way to travel between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krimpen aan de Lek then drive to Rotterdam. instead which will take 24min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinderdijk and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 37min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 37min.

Qbuzz run regular bus services between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 37min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam. The ferry typically takes around 35min and departs hourly.

Waterbus run the ferry services between Kinderdijk and Rotterdam. Ferries run hourly and take around 35min on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the bus to Rotterdam Metro Capelsebrug then take the train to Rotterdam Beurs. instead which will take 30min.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the bus to Rotterdam Metro Capelsebrug then take the train to Rotterdam Beurs. instead which will take 30min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam is to take the bus and then take the underground which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

How do I get from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Kinderdijk and Rotterdam

Transport options from Kinderdijk to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
35min
€3($3)
hourly12km (7 miles)
Bus
37min
€5($5)
every 30 mins22km (14 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
30min
€6($6)
hourly14km (9 miles)
Bus and Tram55min
€6($6)
every 30 mins23km (15 miles)
Ferry and Car
24min
€6($6)
every 10 mins15km (10 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