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Find trains from Rotterdam and book onward journeys to Amsterdam, The Hague, Brussels, and London. One search shows live times and fares across every operator, so you can weigh speed against price before you travel.
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When the train makes sense for travelling from Rotterdam
The high-speed and cross-border network from Rotterdam reaches Amsterdam, The Hague, Brussels, and London with no airport hassle at either end. On these routes the train is the most time efficient option, and it's greener, often cheaper, and usually much more comfortable than flying.
Train travel questions
How far is Rotterdam from Amsterdam by train, and how much is a ticket?
Rotterdam is about 40 minutes from Amsterdam on an NS (Dutch railways) intercity train, or roughly 25 minutes on the high-speed service, with several departures an hour. It's worth weighing the quicker high-speed service against the intercity to find the best fit for your time and budget.
Does the Eurostar stop at Rotterdam?
The Eurostar calls at Rotterdam Centraal on its London to Amsterdam route, so you can join or leave the international service there. It puts London a little over 3 hours away by direct train.
How do you buy train tickets in Rotterdam?
Booking Rotterdam train tickets online is the simplest option, NS machines and station counters are there if you need them for last-minute bookings, although international services like the Eurostar are best booked ahead. Checking a few departures across operators before you go makes it easier to find the right one.
Which cities can you reach by train from Rotterdam?
Rotterdam has fast, frequent trains to Amsterdam, The Hague, Schiphol Airport, and Antwerp and Brussels across the border. It's one of the best-connected stations in the Netherlands.
Is the train from Rotterdam cheaper than a flight?
For nearby trips the train from Rotterdam beats flying easily once airport transfers and bag fees are factored in, and short trips like Amsterdam or Brussels have no real air alternative. With the drop off being from central station to station, it's the most time efficient option end to end.
Is the train from Rotterdam greener than flying?
The train from Rotterdam produces far less carbon than a short-haul flight, and on routes this short it's the best low-impact choice.