How to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by price and travel time.
- 58 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 45m
- 85 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
45m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45m by bus 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 €4, on Fri, Oct 16.
58 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Oct 201h · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 2045m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Rotterdam: 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.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Rotterdam Centralbus
FlixBus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 85 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 85 | 01:15 | 23:45 |
| NStrain | 40 | 04:46 | 08:36 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 12:20 | 12:20 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 02:40
- 03:00
- 03:40
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 05:25
- 05:30
- 05:50
- 06:25
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:10
- 07:25
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:15
- 09:45
- 10:15
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:50
- 15:10
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 15:55
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 16:50
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:25
- 17:45
- 17:50
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:25
- 18:45
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:00
- 20:25
- 20:35
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 21:35
- 21:40
- 21:45
- 22:35
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresNS
- 04:46
- 05:06
- 05:22
- 05:36
- 05:49
- 05:52
- 06:06
- 06:07
- 06:10
- 06:12
- 06:19
- 06:25
- 06:36
- 06:37
- 06:40
- 06:44
- 06:49
- 06:52
- 06:57
- 07:06
- 07:07
- 07:10
- 07:14
- 07:19
- 07:27
- 07:34
- 07:36
- 07:37
- 07:44
- 07:49
- 07:57
- 08:04
- 08:06
- 08:07
- 08:10
- 08:14
- 08:19
- 08:27
- 08:34
- 08:36
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 12:20
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rotterdam Central, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:15 and the last at 23:45, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
85 a day with FlixBus, between 01:15 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
The first train with NS leaves at 04:46 and the last at 08:36, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
40 a day with NS, between 04:46 and 08:36.
How far is Rotterdam from Amsterdam?
About 58 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Rotterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €4 to €5. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026