How to travel from The Hague to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between The Hague and Rotterdam is around 23km (14 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 19min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from The Hague 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.

👋 Also check out RotterdamThe Hague if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration19min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byDutch Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Central Station.

  • Duration30min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Rotterdam.

  • Duration21min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

PrimoTaxi

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration21min
  • Distance26km (16 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Hague and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from The Hague to Rotterdam by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 19min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).

The distance between The Hague and Rotterdam is around 23km (14 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 21km (13 miles)

It takes around 19min to get from The Hague and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from The Hague to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes around 19min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between The Hague and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between The Hague and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 19min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between The Hague and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs every 10 mins and takes 19min.

Dutch Railways run train services between The Hague and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 19min, 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 The Hague and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 30min and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between The Hague and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 30min.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between The Hague and Rotterdam. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Hague to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 19min.

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 The Hague and Rotterdam. The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 21min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Hague to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 19min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from The Hague to Rotterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween The Hague and Rotterdam

Transport options from The Hague to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
19min
€11($11)
every 10 mins23km (14 miles)
Bus
30min
€6($6)
every 4 hours24km (15 miles)
Taxi
21min
€85($85)
on demand26km (16 miles)
Drive
21min
€4($4)
on demand26km (16 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