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How to Book Train Travel From Amsterdam To Rotterdam

With its modern architecture and port-city feel, Rotterdam is a startling contrast to historical, fun-loving Amsterdam. Roughly 55 kilometers separate the 2 cities, but to natives of each city, there may as well be a distance of 1,000 kilometers. Many visitors to the Netherlands find Rotterdam is a must-see in order to get a real feel for how the Dutch live. With trains leaving Amsterdam for Rotterdam several times an hour, Rotterdam is a great place for a day trip.

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Instructions

Plan Your Train Travel From Amsterdam to Rotterdam
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  Choose the time you want to go. There are many departures from Amsterdam throughout the day. Trains leave Amsterdam Central Station roughly every 15 minutes.
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  Leave your travel distractions behind. The trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam Central Station takes a little over one hour. Most of your trip will be spent gazing at the Dutch countryside.
Buy Your Train Tickets for Travel From Amsterdam to Rotterdam
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  Purchase your tickets directly from Netherlands Railways. You have the option of buying your tickets online, at the Amsterdam Central Station ticket desk, or at a self-service kiosk.
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  Book early to get the best rates. Getting your tickets at least 2 weeks in advance will allow you to benefit from the best rates. You could pay up to 50 percent less by booking as early as possible.
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  Take advantage of special deals on round-trip tickets. Round-trip tickets are usually 3 to 5 euros cheaper than 2 single journey tickets.
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  Book the 'Day Travel Card.' Offered by Netherlands Railways, this card gets you unlimited travel around the Netherlands for one day. For an additional 5 euros, you can get access to city transportation such as buses and metros.
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  Travel on the weekend for the best deals. With a Weekend Return ticket, you can book travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and back for around 14 euros.