How to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by metro and train?

From Rotterdam to Amsterdam by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - ICD
ICD
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Amersfoort Schothorst
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station Amsterdam Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by metro and train via E and SPR

To get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 6
    Ride to train station Amsterdam Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Amsterdam

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Amsterdam, Netherlands is approximately 75.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Centraal Station.

Metro stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Buiten Oranjestraat
  • Piet Heinkade
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station

Ferry stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by metro and train via E and SPR

To get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 6
    Ride to train station Amsterdam Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Metro line D, Train line ICD, Train line SPR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line SPR.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    The D metro line goes from Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Rotterdam Centraal station near Amsterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Netherlands by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Amsterdam in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the D metro from the Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Rotterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Netherlands.

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