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

By metro and train

To get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one train line: take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Metro - 5252
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Amsterdam
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and D

To get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

The distance between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 85.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam to Rotterdam 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 Amsterdam

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:

  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station
  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron J)

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

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

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron G)
  • Zuidplein Perron A

Related Routes

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and D

To get from Amsterdam to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line IC, Bus line D.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

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

    The 52 metro line goes from Station Zuid station near Amsterdam to Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till Zuid station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Amsterdam and Rotterdam in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 52 metro from the Station Zuid station near Amsterdam in Netherlands.

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

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

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