Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train
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Overview: trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Find the key information for travelling by train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
From Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by train. With 117 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Train cost between Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Getting from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by rail typically costs AU$33.58, but runs about AU$35 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to AU$35. Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Amsterdam to Rotterdam train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 03:46.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:35.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 03:46.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:42.
117 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 5 minutes.
Amsterdam to Rotterdam train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 59 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 20 minutes.
When do tickets go on sale between Amsterdam and Rotterdam?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Amsterdam and Rotterdam 12 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Further insights on trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Rotterdam city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
Want to know more about your journey from Amsterdam to Rotterdam? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Amsterdam and Rotterdam is 59 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$33.58. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost AU$35. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around AU$35.
Tickets for this journey become available 12 months before the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 20 minutes.
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- From Mönchengladbach to Rotterdam From AU$67.16
- From Venlo to Rotterdam From AU$51.83
- From Eindhoven to Rotterdam From AU$33.94
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- From Rotterdam to Cologne From AU$35.77
- From Rotterdam to Mönchengladbach From AU$91.98
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