Directions to Rotterdam
Rotterdam is approximately 75 kms from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the closest international airport. The quickest and easiest way from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport to Rotterdam is by train, which should take about 40 to 50 minutes and cost an average of EUR 10,70.

It is necessary to use an OV-chipcard to travel in Rotterdam. Please see more information about this transportation below:

The OV-chipcard is a plastic card that has an invisible chip inside that can be loaded with credit in euros or with a travel product, such as a single or season ticket. This chipcard allows you to travel anywhere within the Netherlands. The two types of OV-chipcard that are applicable to visitors are anonymous and disposable. Both cards allow the holder to travel immediately.

The anonymous OV-chipcard allows you to travel in complete anonymity because it does not require registration of your personal data by the public transport companies. This card can be reloaded with any amount or travel product and is valid for approximately 4 to 5 years. This type of chipcard can be bought at the ticket office and vending machines at the station. Age related discounts, such as senior and child, are not applicable on this card.

The disposable OV-chipcard are pre-loaded with the value of a predetermined period of validity (a specific number of days or journeys). These chipcards cannot be reloaded. They are used for single trips or for a predetermined short-term trip, such as a 3-day ticket. The disposable OV-chipcard can be purchased at the station vending machine.

Please note: Every Netherlands Railway (NS) season ticket holder can use the ticket as an OV-Chipcard, as indicated by the "OV-Chipkaart" logo. Valid only at locations where the OV-Chipcard has been registered.

For more information, please visit www.ov-chipkaart.nl.