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

From Rotterdam to Amsterdam by bus, metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 395 bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk station to Amsterdam, Westkolkdijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 395395
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk
    ID 57125020
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 395395
    Wait for bus
    395
    Zaandam Zmc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam, Westkolkdijk
    ID 37223620
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    Noorder IJ- en Zeedijk
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by bus, metro and train via B, IC and 36

To get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 36 bus from Station Sloterdijk station to Oostzanerdijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3636
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Sloterdijk
    ID 02368
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Station Noord
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oostzanerdijk
    ID 01212
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    Noorder IJ- en Zeedijk
    2.11 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Amsterdam

The distance between Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Amsterdam, Amsterdam is approximately 100.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Amsterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located at Noorder IJ- en Zeedijk, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Amsterdam, Westkolkdijk.

Metro stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Isolatorweg

Train stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Zaandam

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam, Westkolkdijk
  • Zaandam, De Vlinder
  • Oostzaan, Ambacht

Ferry stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam
  • Hempontplein
  • Ndsm

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Amsterdam by bus, metro and train via B, IC and 36

To get from Rotterdam to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 36 bus from Station Sloterdijk station to Oostzanerdijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3636
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Sloterdijk
    ID 02368
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Station Noord
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oostzanerdijk
    ID 01212
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    Noorder IJ- en Zeedijk
    2.11 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line 395.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Amsterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?

    The B metro line goes from Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam to Hoek V Holland Strand station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hoek V Holland Strand station near Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam in Rotterdam and Amsterdam in Amsterdam by metro, train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the B metro from the Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam.

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

    Get off the metro at the Hoek V Holland Strand stop, which is closest to Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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