How to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 54m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 58 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Wed, Sep 9.
58 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 54mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Reading date not recorded | 2h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Sep 954m · directSee Train details
- Bus€16Reading date not recorded2h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rotterdam → Amsterdamtrain
NS·54m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€230Departures from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 68 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:15 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 68 | 03:15 | 23:20 |
| NStrain | 40 | 04:02 | 08:52 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 08:15 | 17:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with NS, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Amsterdam works
Start with a NS train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, about 54 min. In total it's roughly €16 over 54 min, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 54m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Amsterdam from Rotterdam?
About 58 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with NS, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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