Rotterdam by train · Rotterdam by train
All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels
Rotterdam by train
Rotterdam by train
Rotterdam is served by an international rail link, operating out of Rotterdam Centraal Station, from Belgium and France. High-speed trains from Antwerp (Antwerpen-Berchem, 30 min), Brussels (Brussels Midi, 1 h 12 min) and Paris (Paris Nord, 2 h 37 min) are operated by Thalys . Book well in advance to secure the best ticket deals. Beyond that, a (very much) slower and (slightly) cheaper intercity service, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) , links Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerp (Antwerpen Centraal, 1 h 3 min), Mechelen (Mechelen, 1 h 27 min) and Brussels (Brussels Midi, 1 h 57 min).
Rotterdam is also well served by NS from other parts of the Netherlands, with direct connections to Amsterdam, Delft, Eindhoven, Gouda, Leiden, The Hague, Utrecht and Vlissingen. See also the Netherlands page for further information on national rail.
A high speed rail link called Fyra connects Rotterdam with Breda, Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport.
For onward travel Rotterdam Centraal Station is well served by bus, tram, metro and taxi.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Rotterdam
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Rotterdam - updated Apr 2024
SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Rotterdam hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!
>>> SEARCH FOR DEALS <<<
WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT IN 2020
Rotterdam Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.