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

By metro and train

To get from Amsterdam Centraal 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 34 min.

94min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 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

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and E

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 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 - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    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 Centraal to Rotterdam
The distance between Amsterdam Centraal, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 90.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam Centraal 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 Centraal

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

Metro stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A)
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron H)
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 A
  • Zuidplein Perron B

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and E

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 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 - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    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 Centraal to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line D.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line E.

  • Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Centraal and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam?

    The IC train line goes from Vlissingen station near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Vlissingen station near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam.

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

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

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