--- title: "Trains from Rotterdam to Amsterdam | EveryRail" description: "Direct NS trains take about 71 minutes from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal. Faster services to Amsterdam Zuid take under 40 minutes." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/rotterdam-to-amsterdam/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Netherlands]()Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Netherlands]()Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Amsterdam]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last reviewed October 2026 # Rotterdam to Amsterdam by train Direct NS trains take about 71 minutes from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal. Faster services to Amsterdam Zuid take under 40 minutes. Origin [Rotterdam]() Destination [Amsterdam]() Main stations Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal Country [Netherlands]() The simplest city centre journey from Rotterdam Centraal to [Amsterdam]()-Centraal is a direct NS Intercity trip of about 71 minutes. ## Choose the right Amsterdam station Rotterdam Centraal is the main departure station for Rotterdam. Intercity Direct and Eurocity Direct services also run directly to Amsterdam Zuid. The journey from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid takes less than 40 minutes. Amsterdam Zuid is a separate station south of Amsterdam's historic centre, so compare the arrival station as well as the time on the train. ## Journey time and service pattern For a direct city centre trip, allow about 71 minutes from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal on an NS Intercity. The faster Intercity Direct and Eurocity Direct services arrive at Amsterdam Zuid instead. Journey times and departures are date-specific, and engineering works can change the timetable. ## Tickets and the Intercity Direct supplement Plan and buy your ticket through NS for your travel date. The standard Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal journey is a domestic NS trip. If you use Intercity Direct or Eurocity Direct between Rotterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport with a domestic ticket, you need a separate Intercity Direct supplement. The 2026 single-use supplement is €3.20, or €1.92 when purchased at a platform supplement post during off-peak hours. The supplement is separate from the ticket. International tickets, including Interrail and Eurail, do not need it. ## Stations Rotterdam Centraal is the main departure station. Amsterdam-Centraal is the central arrival point, while the faster services use Amsterdam Zuid. If you are heading to central Amsterdam, allow for the onward connection from Amsterdam Zuid when comparing total journeys. ## Before you travel Use the NS Journey Planner for your date to see the arrival station, journey time and any engineering works. If your destination is central Amsterdam, the direct train to Amsterdam-Centraal may be easier overall than a faster service to Amsterdam Zuid. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [NS]() NS runs the Netherlands' domestic Intercity and Sprinter network, while NS International connects Belgium, Germany and beyond; Eurostar requires reservations. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Amsterdam [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Amsterdam**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam? Yes. Direct NS Intercity trains run from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal. Intercity Direct and Eurocity Direct also run directly from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid. ### How long does the train from Rotterdam to Amsterdam take? The usual NS journey from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam-Centraal takes about 71 minutes. The faster Intercity Direct route to Amsterdam Zuid takes less than 40 minutes. ### Which Amsterdam station will I arrive at? Standard NS Intercity trains arrive at Amsterdam-Centraal. Faster Intercity Direct and Eurocity Direct services use Amsterdam Zuid, a separate station south of the centre. ### Do I need an Intercity Direct supplement? A domestic ticket needs the supplement when you travel on Intercity Direct or Eurocity Direct between Rotterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport. NS lists €3.20 for a single use in 2026, or €1.92 at the platform supplement post during off-peak hours. International tickets do not need it. ### How should I check the latest Rotterdam to Amsterdam train times? The latest departure, station and journey time depend on your travel date, and engineering works can change the timetable. Use the NS Journey Planner to check the latest details. ## More routes [![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]()Amsterdam to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains connect Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf in around 5 hours 42 minutes, with six daily departures. Advance fares start at €37.99.]()[![Bratislava Castle at sunset]()Amsterdam to Bratislava by trainAmsterdam to Bratislava takes about 12 hours 15 minutes with no direct service. Travel via Vienna by day or on ÖBB Nightjet, then take a regional train.]()[![Ornate guild house facades on Brussels' Grand Place]()Amsterdam to Brussels by trainDirect Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal in 1h52, or Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid in just over two hours, up to 16 a day. Fares from €25.]()[![Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the Danube]()Amsterdam to Budapest by trainThere is no direct Amsterdam to Budapest train; the fastest journey takes about 14 hours, or take the ÖBB Nightjet overnight to Vienna and continue to Budapest.]()[![Copenhagen waterfront with colourful historic buildings]()Amsterdam to Copenhagen by trainNo direct train: change in Hamburg and allow about 11 to 12 hours. An NS International ICE runs to Hamburg, then DSB and DB trains to Copenhagen.]()[![A yellow NS train at a platform in Eindhoven]()Amsterdam to Eindhoven by trainDirect NS Intercity trains reach Eindhoven Centraal from Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Zuid in about 1 hour 20 minutes, with no change needed.]()[![Florence Cathedral dome and bell tower rising above the rooftops]()Amsterdam to Florence by trainAmsterdam to Florence has no direct train; fastest trips take about 14 hours, but practical journeys take 18 hours or more and require at least two changes.]()[![Hamburg Hauptbahnhof's arched train shed and ICE platforms]()Amsterdam to Hamburg by trainAmsterdam to Hamburg takes about 5h15 with one change at Osnabrück; a direct ICE runs four times a day from 2 October 2026.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/rotterdam-to-amsterdam/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Rotterdam to Amsterdam | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Rotterdam to Amsterdam. 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