Getting Around Rotterdam:
- Metro & Trams: Efficient public transport system operated by RET. Single tickets and day passes are sold by RET (check the current fares). Download RET app for schedules.
- Cycling: Rotterdam has excellent bike infrastructure. Rent bikes from stations city-wide (prices vary). Most locals commute by bike.
- Buses: Comprehensive bus network covers entire region. Integrated with metro and tram system using same payment cards.
- Taxis: Available but expensive. Uber and local apps offer alternative ride options.
- From Airport: Rotterdam Airport (RTM) or Amsterdam Airport (AMS) about 1 hour away. Train connections are fast and convenient.
- Rental Cars: Not recommended for city exploration but useful for day trips to smaller towns and countryside.
✈️ Airport Transfer
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to city center:
- The airport’s current directions describe bus 33 and metro E via Meijersplein; allow for the transfer and check live journey times, The fare depends on the journey and payment method; RET’s 2026 pay-as-you-go fare has a €1.16 base fare plus a distance charge.
- Taxi: Metered ride to the city center takes 15-20 minutes and at a metered fare
- Private transfer: Prebooked door-to-door car service to central hotels in about 20 minutes, typically €45-55