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There are 6 ways to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam by train, bus, taxi, car or rideshare

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Train via Schiphol, Handelskade  •  43 min

  1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal Intercity direct / ...

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Rideshare  •  1h 30m

  1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam 58.8 km

4 alternative options

Train  •  56 min

  1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal Intercity direct / ...

Bus  •  1h 20m

  1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Central Station 819 / ...

Taxi  •  43 min

  1. Take a taxi from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam 59.1 km

Drive  •  43 min

  1. Drive from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam 59.1 km

Schiphol Station to Rotterdam by walk, bus and train

698 Weekly Services
43 min Average Duration
€10 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 30m.

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The fastest way to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam is to taxi which takes 43 min and costs €160 - €200.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

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The distance between Schiphol Station and Rotterdam is 54 km. The road distance is 59.1 km.

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The best way to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Schiphol, Handelskade which takes 43 min and costs €10 - €65.

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It takes approximately 43 min to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam, including transfers.

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Schiphol Station to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

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Schiphol Station to Rotterdam train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.

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The best way to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam is to train via Schiphol, Handelskade which takes 43 min and costs €10 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 20m.

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Map of how to get from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam.
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  • Distance: 54.2 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Schiphol Station, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €9 - €24 and the journey takes 28 min. Thalys also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Central Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7 - €11 and the journey takes 50 min.

Train operators
Dutch Railways (NS)

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.

Contact Details
Phone
+31 30 751 5155
Website
ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
€9 - €24
Website
https://www.ns.nl/en
2nd Class Full Fare
€9 - €14
1st Class Full Fare
€16 - €24
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€26 - €60
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€26 - €40
Comfort
€28 - €40
Premium
€45 - €60
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Central Station
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€7 - €11
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€5
Schedules at
blablacar.com
Taxi from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration
43 min
Estimated price
€160 - €200
TCA Taxi
Phone
+31 20 777 7777
Website
tcataxi.nl
Taxi Now
Phone
+31 20 2101325
Website
taxi-now.nl
Staxi
Phone
+31 20 705 8888
Website
staxi.nl
PrimoTaxi
Phone
+ 31 10 262 2540
Website
primotaxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
Phone
+31 20 260 0810
Website
goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
Dutch Cab Company
Phone
+31 202101511
Website
dutchcabcompany.nl

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Schiphol Station to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

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Schiphol Station to Rotterdam train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol Station to Rotterdam is 59 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Schiphol Station to Rotterdam.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Schiphol Station and Rotterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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