City connection
Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train
Rotterdam Centraal → Amsterdam Centraal
- Fastest
- 44 min
- Typical
- 1 h 14 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- NS, NS Int
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam take?
The fastest connection takes about 44 min; a typical journey takes around 1 h 14 min.
Is there a direct train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Rotterdam Centraal → Amsterdam Centraal).
Which operators run trains from Rotterdam to Amsterdam?
NS, NS Int.
Legendary routes through Rotterdam or Amsterdam
- Eurostar (Thalys) Paris → Amsterdam