Airport bus Rotterdam-The Hague
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is the international airport serving the cities of Rotterdam and The Hague and their suburbs. The airport is located some 5.6 kilometres from the centre of Rotterdam. According to the statistics, Rotterdam Airport handled almost 1.9 million passengers last year making it the third largest airport in the Netherlands. The airport mostly serves as a base for low-cost companies, like the Dutch Transavia and Vueling.
How to get from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Rotterdam and Hague
Local bus
To Rotterdam: There is just one option of getting to Rotterdam city centre (Rotterdam Centraal station) by public transportation, and that is by bus line 33. The buses are operated by RET bus company.
- The first bus departs from the airport at 5:49 and the last one at 00:11. The bus are frequent during the day and they run every 10 to 15 minutes.
- A single ticket costs approximately 4€ (one hour) and it can be bought directly from the driver or from the ticket machine.
- The journey to the main railway station Rotterdam Centraal lasts approximately 20 minutes
To the Hague: As we already mentioned, the airport serves the Hague as well, but to reach it, you will have to get on bus line 33 to Meijersplein Metro (the opposite direction than the one to Rotterdam).
- Once you get to the metro station, get on line E (Randstadrail) to the Hague Centraal railway station. See the metro map and route plan of RET metro line E (blue).
- The journey by bus lasts 7 minutes, and by metro around 25 minutes so the single hour ticket (4€) should be enough. In case you need more time, you can buy 2-hour ticket which will cost you 4.50€.
Taxi service
If you don’t prefer public transportation or you happen to arrive late to the airport, you can always call official taxis which are at passengers’ disposal 24/7.
Transfer
Another way to travel to Rotterdam or the Hague is with a private, door-to-door transfer from Rotterdam-The Hague Airport to your accommodation in the city.
You can pre-book a transfer for a hassle-free experience, professional driver will wait for you at the airport and take you to your destination.
Renting a car at Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rent your car directly at the airport in one of the offices of rental companies like Avis, Europcar, Sixt, etc. Still, the best way to rent car is to do it online, that way you’ll avoid the possible queue.
Renting a bus at Rotterdam The Hague Airport
If you are travelling in a large group, you should consider renting a bus prior to your arrival so that the rental agency can prepare all the details and advise you on the meeting and pick up points at the airport.
From RTM to Amsterdam
The best way to reach Amsterdam is to reach first Rotterdam Centraal and take a direct Intercity train to Amsterdam. The journey lasts approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes. The price of a single ticket is approximately 16€.
Accommodation near Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam The Hague Airport – FAQs
Though buses are very frequent throughout the day, they’re not operating from 0:30 to 05:49, so you will probably have to get yourself a taxi, so make sure you have enough money on you because the prices are high.
Yes, of course. You can stay overnight in one of these two hotels located in the airport area:
Worldhotel Wings (4*) – free WiFi, laundry service, restaurant and bar
Best Western Plus Rotterdam Airport Hotel (4*) – free WiFi, free parking, laundry service and access for the disabled
Sure it is, bus line 33 runs every 10-15 minutes to the city centre, but make sure you catch the last bus from Rotterdam which leaves at 00:10. Leave your luggage in one of the lockers at the airport, located in the Transit and the Central Halls.
There are a couple of ATMs located at the airport, but unfortunately there is no bank or exchange office, so we advise you to definitely have euros on you before your flight.
It would be better to reach the centre of Rotterdam first and plan your further trips from there. Here are some of the most popular destinations: Rotterdam – Eindhoven, Rotterdam – Groningen, The Hague – Nijmegen, The Hague – Utrecht. Or find one yourself on getbybus.com.
