AVG TRAVEL TIME | 0h 41m |
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NS is the main train operator on the Amsterdam to Rotterdam route, and the company has two trains on this route: Intercity and Sprinter. Free Wi-Fi is provided on both these trains to facilitate fast and easy light web browsing for all passengers. It is difficult to use the free Wi-Fi provided on the train for heavier tasks, such as heavy downloads and streaming, due to the bandwidth limitations. Thalys also offers free on board Wi-Fi connectivity as a standard amenity regardless of the train ticket type that you decide on. Intercity and Thalys trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam also have restrooms, while the Sprinter trains do not have restroom facilities for passengers.
Baggage policy on trains to Rotterdam from Amsterdam depend on the type of train booked. Intercity trains only allow passengers to take carry-on luggage on board that can be comfortably fitted in the storage spaces provided on the train, either on racks above the seats or on designated spaces between seats. Thalys trains allow passengers two check-in baggage items and one carry-on baggage to be stored in the overhead compartments on board. There is no weight limit to the baggage carried onto Thalys trains, and the only requirement is that you are able to carry them yourself. You are also allowed to carry a stroller if you’re travelling with a child at no extra cost. However, you are required to fold it and store it in one of the designated baggage spaces in your assigned carriage.
Pet policy on trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam is dependent on the type of train taken. Most NS trains, such as Intercity and Sprinter, allow for small pets to be taken on board free of charge. Small pets refer to small dogs and cats that can be held either in a basket, bag, or on your lap. It is necessary to purchase a train ticket for larger dogs. Thalys trains also allow passengers to carry small pets on board free of charge, as long as the pet weighs less than 13 lbs and they are in a travel container or cage throughout the entirety of the journey. If your pet cannot be fit into a cage or container, it will be necessary to purchase a dog fare for them to be let on board. These train companies require you to ensure that neighboring passengers are comfortable with your pet’s presence. If fellow passengers cannot travel next to pets, the train manager will ensure you find another suitable seat. All trains to Rotterdam from Amsterdam allow persons with disabilities to have their service animals on board free of charge.
Amsterdam is a city with a well-connected rail infrastructure, which requires it to have several train stations. As Rotterdam is a relatively close city, there are several train stations from where you can depart Amsterdam. The main train station from which Rotterdam from Amsterdam trains ply is Amsterdam Centraal, which is the largest train station in Amsterdam. You can also find trains to Rotterdam at the Amsterdam Amstel Station, Bijlmer Arena Station, Duivendrecht Station, Zuid Station, Sloterdijk Station, Muiderpoort Station, and Holendrecht Station. These stations give you convenience when choosing your preferred station of departure. The main arrival station for most Amsterdam to Rotterdam trains is Rotterdam Centraal, although there are smaller alternative stations that you can choose at your discretion, such as the Rotterdam Noord and Rotterdam Blaak.
The fastest journey time from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rotterdam The Hague is 0h 41m.
A train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rotterdam The Hague will travel much more than the 35.8 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. 0h 41m is a normal train duration for this route.