How to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam
- 58 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 45m
- 70 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
€4
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
58 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 59mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Oct 1059m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 1045m · directSee 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 Central → Amsterdam Schipholbus
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 Rotterdam to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 70 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:05 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 70 | 04:05 | 23:20 |
| NStrain | 40 | 04:02 | 09:22 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 08:15 | 17:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:05
- 04:15
- 04:35
- 04:50
- 04:55
- 05:00
- 05:05
- 05:10
- 05:15
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 05:50
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:05
- 06:10
- 06:15
- 06:25
- 06:40
- 06:55
- 07:10
- 07:40
- 08:00
- 08:10
- 08:40
- 09:10
- 10:10
- 10:25
- 11:10
- 11:15
- 11:25
- 11:35
- 12:10
- 12:15
- 12:35
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:35
- 13:40
- 13:45
- 13:55
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:40
- 14:45
- 14:55
- 15:10
- 15:20
- 15:45
- 16:10
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 18:00
- 18:10
- 18:50
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:05
- 20:45
- 20:50
- 21:05
- 21:45
- 22:05
- 22:20
- 23:20
All departuresNS
- 04:02
- 05:11
- 05:24
- 05:41
- 05:52
- 05:54
- 06:11
- 06:21
- 06:22
- 06:24
- 06:41
- 06:51
- 06:52
- 06:54
- 07:03
- 07:07
- 07:11
- 07:21
- 07:22
- 07:24
- 07:33
- 07:41
- 07:51
- 07:52
- 07:54
- 08:03
- 08:11
- 08:21
- 08:22
- 08:24
- 08:33
- 08:41
- 08:51
- 08:52
- 08:54
- 09:03
- 09:07
- 09:11
- 09:21
- 09:22
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rotterdam Central to Amsterdam Schiphol, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €4 over 45 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 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:05 and the last at 23:20, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
70 a day with FlixBus, between 04:05 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS leaves at 04:02 and the last at 09:22, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
40 a day with NS, between 04:02 and 09:22.
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 €4 to €5. 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 FlixBus, NS.
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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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: 9 Oct 2026