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Free public transport and lots of discounts. Discover Rotterdam with the Rotterdam Welcome Card!

Rotterdam is a city you have to experience for yourself. It is a young, dynamic, international city with a passionately beating heart. The city keeps reinventing itself at a rapid pace, redefining and expanding its already impressive skyline every time you go out and presenting new cultural and sporting events to surprise and delight you. Its ever-changing nature makes Rotterdam a city that you can rediscover time and again.

The Rotterdam Welcome Card is your key for a visit to Rotterdam. This discount card offers: 1) A travel pass for 1, 2 or 3 days of unlimited travel on all metro, tram and bus lines in the RET public transport network 2) Discounts of 25% and more at top attractions, museums, restaurants and various places of entertainment

Prices 1 Day Rotterdam Welcome Card € 12 2 Days Rotterdam Welcome Card € 18 3 Days Rotterdam Welcome Card € 23

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This city is one of the metropol cities of The Netherlands. The SS Rotterdam, Hotel New York, water cabs, the Erasmus Bridge are some of the world famous landmarks. Rotterdam (with about 600,000 inhabitants) is the largest port in Europe. You can not only enjoy the waterfront in this city, also a lot of innovative new architecture is to be seen/discovered. Click here to learn more about ROTTERDAM.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This is how the Rotterdam Welcome Card works and what you need to pay attention to.

Content Rotterdam Welcome Card Public transport chip card for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel on all metro, tram and bus lines of the RET public transport network Discount pass for at least 25% discount at top attractions, art & culture and drinks & dining City map with overview of all discounts Public transport chip card

You can travel unlimited on all metro, tram and bus lines of the RET public transport network using the chip card inside the Rotterdam Welcome Card. The public transport chip card is valid for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days, depending on which type you choose.

Please note: the chip card is not valid on the Fast Ferry, in the Waterbus and at other public transport companies.

The card is activated on the day that you first check in. A 1-day card allows you to travel on that same day until 4 am at night. A 2-day card allows you to travel on the day the card is activated and the next day. A 3-day card allows you to travel on the day the card is activated and the next two days. Please note: a 1-day card is not a travel pass for 24 hours, so you can’t travel from 11 am on day 1 till 11 am the next day. A 2-day card is not a travel pass for 48 hours and a 3-day card is not a travel pass for 72 hours.

Always check in and out, also when you transfer! If you don’t, you are travelling with an invalid ticket and you will risk a fine.

Discounts The Rotterdam Welcome Card offers discounts of 25% or more on top attractions, art & culture and drinks & dining. All locations offer one-time discounts valid for one person on presentation of your card at the locations of your choice. The card has a unique QR code that will be scanned at the checkout. The discounts are valid throughout your stay, whether you are in the city for 1 day or 7 days.

Please note: some attractions have different opening times and are not open all year.

Delivery time Order and pick-up at Rotterdam Central Station or Rotterdam Information Point in the center. When ordering online the delivery time for addresses in the Netherlands takes up to 6 business days and for addresses abroad (including Belgium) up to 20 business days. Orders placed on Monday to Friday before 4 pm will be processed on the day you have ordered. Orders placed after Friday 4 pm, will be processed after the weekend, on Monday.

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A national ‘OV-chipcard’ (smartcard) for public transport was introduced in 2012. Since then, we use this OV-chipcard for public transport everywhere in the Netherlands. Regardless of whether you take the bus, tram, metro or train, you can use this card to pay for any trip you make. The OV chip card is gradually being replaced by OVpay , where you can pay contactless with payment cards or your telephone . If you are new to the Netherlands, and you want to travel in second class, without discounts or subscriptions, it is no longer necessary to apply for an OV-chipcard for public transport.

The OV-chipcard is an electronic card with a built-in chip. A rechargeable OV-chipcard can be topped up with credit. If you use a non-rechargeable card, you pay in advance for a certain travel period. There are three different OV-chipcards available:

1. A personal OV-chipcard   This OV-chipcard has your name printed on it and displays a passport photo. You can buy this card online for € 7.50. The personalised OV-chipcard allows you to top-up the credit on your card. You can also load a travel product, like train fare discount subscriptions or reduced fares on the RET. If you forget to check out or if you lost your OV-chipcard, you can ask for a refund online or via phone (if your card is registered to your account). You can top-up the OV-chipcard online, at several train and metro stations and vending points or via automatic reload. The automatic reload will top up your card if you drop below a certain amount. Don’t forget to register your card online to use all services. It will also help in case you lose your card, since you will get your money back.

2. Anonymous OV-chipcard An anonymous OV-chipcard can be bought at the vending points (not online) for € 7.50. You can travel with it straight away, and the card is not personally associated with the purchaser. This means that the card can also be used by other people, which is not possible using the personal OV-chipcard. This is also very useful if you regularly have visitors. Please note that if you travel together, everyone will need their own card, as you can’t use several different fares on the same card. An anonymous OV-chipcard also means that you will not be eligible for discounted fares. Refunds, online reloading and cancellation are also not possible.

3. Single-use card   You can only buy a single-use card for one transport operator. For example, if you travel by train, you can’t use the single-use card from the tram, because these two modes of transport are run by different operators. In Rotterdam, you can buy a disposable card for short-term use for the RET operator. This disposable OV-chipcard is available from the machines in metro stations, and 1-hour travel cards are available from the conductor in the tram. A single-use train ticket can be bought at the vending machines at the train station. If you travel more than 3 times a year by public transport, it is recommended to purchase a personalised or anonymous OV-chipcard.

Always check in and out

The most important tip while traveling by public transport is to always check in and check out, by holding your card up to the reader until it beeps. For metros and trains, the reader is located at the stops. You can’t check in anymore when you have boarded the metro or train, so please do it before you get in. It is the other way around for trams and busses: you can only check in when you step into the vehicle, since the card readers are located inside next to the doors.

What happens when I check in and out? 

This reader will calculate the fare price. When checking out, you will see the price details of your trip and the current amount on your card. Make sure you check in and out every time you enter and leave the vehicle, even when transferring to another vehicle. If you don’t, you will be charged the full amount, which can range from 4 euros up to 20 euros. If you forget to check out and you have a personal chipcard, you can ask for a refund if you have registered your card .

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Using public transport in Rotterdam (bus, metro, tram, or ferry) is the best way to travel long distances within the city.

In Rotterdam, you can use the tram, bus, metro, and ferry. Payments are made with a card, although trams and buses still accept coins.

The transportation company RET operates public transport in Rotterdam.

Rotterdam’s transport system is divided into zones, with the city center considered one zone. When you purchase the Rotterdam Welcome Card, you get an OV card for unlimited travel on public transport for 1, 2, or 3 days, and you can also get discounts for visiting landmarks, museums, theaters, restaurants, and clubs in the city.

The OV card (OV-chipkaart)

The ticket system has changed from paper tickets to an electronic card called the OV-chipkaart.

Rotterdam was the first city in the Netherlands to introduce the OV card. With this card, you can pay for all public transport in the city. The card works with a balance. When you enter the metro or tram, you need to hold the card in front of an electronic reader that checks your card and deducts the fare automatically from your balance. You need to use the card when getting on and off the transport. The reader shows your current card balance.

There are two types of OV cards: anonymous and personal.

Anonymous card

Anonymous cards don’t show personal details and can be used by multiple people, but not at the same time. They’re ideal for visitors staying a few days in the city.

These cards are blue and can be bought and topped up at vending machines in stations, some supermarkets, and RET shops.

Discounts can’t be applied to anonymous cards, and if you lose it, you’ll also lose the money on it.

Personal card

The personal card has your name and photo, so theoretically, only you can use it.

These cards are yellow, and with them, you can get monthly and weekend discounts, have automatic top-ups, and block them if lost to protect your credit. To get this card, you need to request it through the RET website.

You can top up the personal card automatically or at vending machines in stations, some supermarkets, and RET shops.

There are different OV card options: RET 1-day pass for 24 hours of travel, RET 2-hour pass for trips up to two hours, RET bus & tram pass for a maximum one-hour trip on the metro and tram, and monthly/annual passes for traveling between specific zones for a month or a year.

Rotterdam metro

There are five metro lines in Rotterdam, covering 78 km with 66 stations. All lines meet at Beurs station.

The Rotterdam metro operates from 05:30 until 00:30-01:00 hours. On weekends and holidays, the metro has different schedules.

You can take your bicycle on the metro, except during peak hours (weekdays from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 18:30).

These are the five metro lines in Rotterdam:

A – From Binnenhof to Schiedam Centrum

B – From Nesselande to Schiedam Centrum

C – From De Terp to De Akkers

D – From Rotterdam Centraal to De Akkers

E – From Den Haag Central to Slinge

You can find various public transport maps of Rotterdam at this link .

Rotterdam tram

In the city, there are nine tram lines with 332 stations. The tram schedules are displayed at the stops. Since March 2024 you can no longer purchase tickets on the trams. You can pay with your OV-card, with a contactless debit or credit card, with your mobile phone that is linked to your debit or credit card or with a ticket that you get at a sales and charging machine or RET Service Point.

Rotterdam busses

There are a total of 55 bus lines in the city, covering 430 kilometers to different parts of Rotterdam. The bus schedules are posted at the stops. Since March 2024 you can no longer purchase tickets on the buses. You can pay with your OV-card, with a contactless debit or credit card, with your mobile phone that is linked to your debit or credit card or with a ticket that you get at a sales and charging machine or RET Service Point.

Buses usually run in the city center and outskirts, as well as on roads leading to smaller towns and villages, especially those not accessible by train, metro, or tram. On weekends, there is a special night bus service called the nocturnal line. The fare for a ticket on the nocturnal line is about 5 euros, and you can buy tickets on the bus. The tickets are valid for 90 minutes. You can check the nocturnal line schedules at this l ink .

If you use the OV card, remember to scan it when you leave the bus.

Other Ways to Get Around Rotterdam

Boat : There is a company called Fast Ferry (Waterbus) that offers trips around the Rotterdam region from Dordrecht, Ridderkerk, and Alblasserdam to Rotterdam, with a stop at Willemskade near the Erasmus Bridge. The price for these trips varies depending on the destination. You can buy the ticket on the boat or use the OV card. A round trip can cost around six euros, and you can bring your bicycle on the ferry.

Waterbus is a private company, so its schedules are not part of the 9292 system.

Watertaxi : Using small and fast boats, water taxis transport you to one of the fifty stops along the river in Rotterdam and Schiedam. Prices for the rides start at 4.50 euros per person.

Tuk Tuk : Another unique way to travel in the city is by Tuk Tuk. These vehicles, like those used in Thailand, maneuver easily in Rotterdam’s traffic. The driver can also act as your guide. Visit this link for more information.

Bicycle : The best way to see the city is by bicycle. The Netherlands is known for bicycles, and there are bike lanes throughout the city.

If you have a personal OV card, you can also rent an OV bicycle, which is part of a shared bicycle system. You can pick up the bicycles at most major train stations and specific OV bicycle points. One advantage of these OV bicycles is that the rental price is only 4.15 euros for 24 hours.

When you’re finished, just return them at the train station. You can even rent up to two bicycles at the same time with a personal OV card.

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Public Transport Tickets Rotterdam

• Rotterdam Day Tickets : The RET day-ticket provides people  with 1 day off unlimited travel through Rotterdam – day or night – by bus, tram, and metro. It becomes valid when you first check in Public Transport Tickets Rotterdam.
• Tourist Day Ticket Rotterdam – The Hague : With a Tourist Day Ticket you enjoy unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and waterbus throughout the South Holland Rotterdam & The Hague region for a fixed price for a whole day. The ticket is valid all day from the time you first check in until services stop running. Always check in when boarding and check out when exiting the bus, tram, metro or waterbus.

How to use the Public Transport Tickets in Rotterdam

The Rotterdam day Ticket is valid for 1 day. There are no day-tickets available for multiple days for Rotterdam. Using your Rotterdam Day Ticket is easy:

• Tickets are valid for 1 calender day until midnight. Your ticket is activated the first time you check in on a tram, bus or metro.
• You must check in and out with your card every time you enter and exit one of the vehicles.
• Tickets are valid on all metro, tram and bus lines operated by RET, including night buses.
• Tickets are NOT valid on NS trains or bus lines in the Hague.
• If you have additional questions or your ticket appears to be defective, you can go to one of the sales locations listed above for assistance.

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RET 1-day e-ticket

Rotterdam 2-hour Transport ticket – RET

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Tourist Day Ticket – Rotterdam – The Hague

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OVpay is the new way to check in and out of public transport in the Netherlands. From now on you can also check in and out at the RET with your debit card, credit card or mobile device. Your travel expenses will be automatically deducted from your bank account the next day. So you only need to bring your debit card, credit card or mobile phone with you to check in and out.

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OV-Chipkaart:

• Website OV-chipkaart.nl
• Rotterdam The Hague Airport
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You can use the balance on a personal or anonymous OV-chipkaart to travel on public transport. An anonymous OV-chipkaart can be purchased from an automated sales & loading kiosk in a metro station, from an RET Service Point (service fee will apply).

Product Terms & Conditions  (Dutch) You can apply for a personal OV-chipkaart online at OV-chipkaart.nl . View the costs associated with the various OV-chipkaart options.

How To Travel By Tram

If you want to travel through Rotterdam by public transport then the tram might be the first thing that comes to mind. This is almost no coincidence because the tram has been a reliable means of transport in this modern city since 1879. With 9 tram connections and 2 extra season bound tram lines, you can get almost anywhere by tram.

We start with an overview of exactly how these nine tram lines run and where you can get on as a passenger. Tram 2 covers the route between Lombardijen and Charlois, including the stations Randweg, Hillevliet and Maashaven. This connection transports travellers within Rotterdam South.

Between the Molenlaan and Spangen, you are dependent on tram line 4. North Station, Rotterdam Central Station, Eendrachtsplein, Delfshaven and Marconiplein are some of the stops where you can get on and off. Tram 7 transports travellers between Woudestein and Willemsplein, via the stops Erasmus University, Voorschoterlaan, Weena, Rotterdam Central and Eendrachtsplein. Between Molenlaan and Spangen, tram 8 will take you to your destination. Station Noord, Rotterdamcentraal, Beurs, Leuvenhaven, Erasmus MC and the Euromast, Delfshaven and Marconiplein are some of the stops of this ride. This is also the tram to reach the Sparta stadium. Tram 20 provides the connection between Lombardijen in Rotterdam South and Rotterdam Central via the Erasmus Bridge. Where metro line D ‘dives’ under the Maas, tram 20 runs via the ‘Zwaan’ over the famous river. The Wilhelminaplein and the Eendrachtsplein are some of the stops of this ride.

For the journey between the stations De Esch and Schiedam Woudhoek tram 21 is the preferred connection. The stations that are visited are the Erasmus University, Oostplein, Blaak Station, Beurs, Rotterdam Central Station, Marconiplein, Schiedam Centre Station and Nieuwland Station.

Another tram connection that connects both parts of Rotterdam is tram 23 that maintains the route between Beverwaard station and Marconiplein. Here you can get off at the stops of the famous Feijenoord Stadium, Wilhelminaplein, Leuvenhaven, Beurs and Rotterdam Central Station.

The eighth tram line is the route between De Esch and Vlaardingen Holy for which you board tram 24. With tram 25 we have the ninth connection of this city, allowing travellers to travel between Carnisselande and Schiebroek. This route transports passengers to the Maasstad Hospital and the Sint Franciscus Gasthuis.

Every journey by tram starts with a valid transport ticket.  Most travellers choose the OV Chipkaart. An upgradeable OV Chipkaart costs € 7.50, this is an electronic payment card that allows travel by public transport in the Netherlands. Children under the age of 4 travel for free. There are attractive discounts for over-65s and groups.

Children and over-65s travel at a discount. You can deduct this discount if you travel with a personal OV-chipkaart on balance. The discount applies to the basic fare and the boarding fare.

If you do not plan to travel a lot, a disposable OV-chipkaart is a solution. With such a ticket you can travel by public transport for two hours. This RET 2-hour card provides access to all RET public transport. The ticket is valid in bus, tram and metro within Rotterdam for a period of 2 hours after check-in. The costs are Euro 4.50.  You can choose between a Personal and an Anonymous or a Disposable OV-chipkaart. The one-time chip card is more for occasional travel. Keep in mind the limited validity for bus, tram or metro. The other type of OV-Chipkaart, the Personal, is only available for residents of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. The card contains the holder’s name, photo and date of birth. The OV chip cards can be purchased from RET, Connexxion and Arriva. More information about the OV-chipkaart can be found on the website 9292.nl and on RET.nl.

Tourist Day Tickets

If you buy a tourist day ticket for €14,50, you can travel all day by tram, metro, bus and waterbus. This ticket is valid in the metropolitan area Rotterdam The Hague.

Balance checker

With balance checker, you can check the balance on your OV Chip card online. This is done by entering the OV chip number.

By opting for automatic recharging of your personal OV chip card you avoid situations where you are without balance, especially useful when you are in a hurry. The big advantage is that you don’t have to worry about keeping your balance on your OV-chip.

Automatically top up your balance

Automatic recharging also has the advantage that there is always enough balance to travel and as soon as the balance on your personal OV-chipkaart drops below € 0.00, a fixed amount can automatically be transferred from your bank account to your OV-chipkaart. You can choose from amounts of € 10,00, € 20,00 or € 50,00 for upgrading. The website 9292.nl is very useful, here you can directly transfer the balance from your bank account.

Apart from the advantages mentioned above, you don’t have to wait at a charging machine. This saves time and inconvenience. Via a few simple steps to load the card automatically. This starts by checking in or out. The card is automatically charged at check-in or check-out. This happens if you don’t have enough balance to pay the boarding fee or the fare. Your card will be charged immediately with your chosen amount of € 10, € 20 or € 50. Checking in is normally possible even if there is little or no balance on the OV chip card.

By holding the OV chip card at a pole or gate the balance of your card will be charged. This amount is an advance payment that you owe afterwards. The system will help you on your way, but you will have to pay it back.

Check-in and check-out mandatory

It is a fairly simple rule to also make sure you check out after check-in.- A journey starts by checking in by holding the card against the card reader when you get on the tram. This action is again necessary at the end of the journey and when changing trains. The card reader calculates what a journey has cost and what discounts are associated with it. The costs are debited from the balance on the OV-chipkaart. 

Travellers are obliged to check out. Especially because at check-in it is not yet clear what the destination of the trip is. Anyone who does not check-in (properly) runs the risk of a fine of at least € 54.00 when checking in.

Save OV-Miles for discounts

Members of OV-Miles only save when checking in and out of their trip. OVMiles is an initiative of RET in which, together with 34 partners in the Rotterdam region, travellers are offered the opportunity to save free of charge for interesting discounts with their OV chip card. OVMiles rewards travellers for the kilometres they make with public transport. The registration procedure is done online with the OV chip card and from that moment on the Miles are saved by those who travel by public transport within the transport area of RET.

Handy OV Chipkaart rules

A public transport chip card is intended for one person only. Multiple travellers all need a separate card. When using a single OV-chipkaart there is a surcharge of € 1.

As long as you have sufficient credit, the OV-chipkaart can be used for all forms of public transport in the Netherlands. A minimum of € 4 credit is required for other forms of transport.

If you travel by tram, a personal OV-chipkaart can be purchased if you are a resident of the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany. The personal card contains the name, photo and date of birth of the cardholder.

Boarding and basic fare

You avoid paying the full boarding fee by checking out. For passengers travelling on balance, a boarding fare will be debited from the balance at check-in. At check-out, however, the boarding fare will be refunded and the kilometres travelled will be charged. If there is no check-out, the passenger will, therefore, pay the full boarding fare.

Boarding fare

You can only travel if you have sufficient balance on your card. In case of a negative balance on your card, you cannot travel. The balance can be purchased online.

The fares for the tram are for an anonymous, personal card with discount hours € 4

Travel with barcode

The RET Barcode App offers a solution for those who do not have an OV-chipkaart. This RET invention makes it easy to buy a mobile ticket for the tram via your phone. A vending machine is available. With the barcode, you can check-in and out of the tram. In case of a check-up, it is sufficient to show the ticket on your mobile to the driver or conductor. The current rate for the RET barcode is € 8.50 per day.

Convenient RET real-time app

Travellers by tram can travel more efficiently via a new travel app. With this app, a route can be mapped out in detail. Travel time, where to change trains and which platform your train, tram or metro will arrive at is displayed on your mobile phone.

This free RET app makes travelling by tram even more attractive. The app also shows departure times for all bus, tram and metro lines throughout the Netherlands. With a My RET account, you can immediately see in the app and on the RET website what time the next vehicle departs from your desired stop. Searching by line, stop or nearest stop is done on the basis of GPS location. With the app you can see all RET vehicles in your area in real-time, so you can also see the arrival of the tram and know if you need to sprint to the stop. The real-time app is also a kind of travel assistant because of the overview it offers transfer possibilities. With this app, you are one step ahead of the diversity of the Dutch weather by seeing whether you can expect sun or rain. Surprises about diversions are avoided because the app informs you about them in good time.

Special Tram Lines

There are 2 special tram lines riding around in Rotterdam

• Tram Line 10 , Citytour for tourist during the summer season. Starts April 25 in 2020
• Tram Line 12 , brings seasonal card and game cardholder, FOR FREE, to the Kuip to see football club Feyenoord

How does it work?

Where do you want to go? Various OV – day tickets are available, each for a different region and/or transport operator in South Holland. At the bottom of this page you will find further information about the different regions and the related OV - tickets. But you may of course also buy a Tourist Day Ticket that allows you to travel throughout all of South Holland. These sell from € 15.50 and represent one of the lowest-cost options if you plan to visit different sites.

Where can you use them?

The tickets are valid for all types of transport stated in the region of your choice. You may for instance travel in Rotterdam using the RET buses, metro and trams and in Zeeland with the buses of Connexxion.

An overview of all transport operators we work with: RET, HTM, HTMbuzz, Arriva, Connexxion, EBS, QBuzz and Waterbus in South Holland.

Checking in and out

All day tickets are valid for the whole day, from the first check-in to the last trip on the timetable. However, you must check in and out for each means of transport by holding your ticket up to the card reader.

Check out by once again holding your ticket up to the card reader.

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To Rotterdam

Are you planning a visit to Rotterdam? The city can be reached easily from across the country and abroad. Whether you come by train, bus, car, plane, boat or possibly even by bike, Rotterdam offers excellent connections in and around the city.

One of the fastest and easiest ways to get to Rotterdam is to travel by train. Intercity trains hailing from every corner of the Netherlands make a stop at Rotterdam Central Station, including the high-speed train. The fastest connection between Amsterdam, Schiphol, Rotterdam and Breda is the NS Intercity Direct. It runs twice per hour. When travelling between Schiphol and Rotterdam, you will have to pay an Intercity Direct surcharge.

When travelling from France and Belgium, you should take the Thalys (it runs ten times per day). When travelling from the United Kingdom, you will arrive direct by Eurostar.

Approximate travel times from various cities, domestic and abroad:

You can find more information about routes, departure times and prices on  www.ns.nl (domestic travel), www.NSinternational.com (from and to destinations abroad), www.thalys.com (Thalys) and Eurostar .

Public transport payment

When travelling to Rotterdam, you need a public transport (OV) chip card or you can buy single tickets at the station or on the bus. Another option is the Tranzer app . With this app, you can buy tickets for all the train companies, the Connexxion buses and the RET. Your ticket will appear in your app after purchase and it allows you to travel immediately, using your phone. Checking in and out and a chip card is not required. Various taxi services, such as Uber, can also be ordered with Tranzer.

Rotterdam can easily be reached by car, using the A4, A13, A15, A16 and A20 motorways. Exits to Rotterdam Centrum are clearly marked on signs. You can find up-to-date information about traffic, congestion and accidents from the  ANWB  national motor association (Dutch). Or check VanAnaarBeter  (Dutch) for the latest news on roadworks in this region.

Car rental You can also simply rent a car, making your stay in Rotterdam even more flexible. Sixt (+31 (0)23 56 986 56 ) has five locations in Rotterdam. At Rotterdam The Hague Airport , next to Hilton Rotterdam and three other locations in the city, providing an extensive fleet of cars.

Obviously, any true port city can be reached by boat! You can travel to Rotterdam by ferry from the United Kingdom. P&O Ferries and Stena Line offer regular ferry services between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Stena sails from Harwich, England to Hook of Holland, and it takes 30 minutes to travel from there to Rotterdam. P&O sails from Hull to Rotterdam Europoort. De Jong tours operates a shuttle service between Rotterdam Europoort and the city.

More information: P&O Ferries www.poferries.com   or call +3110 714 54 64 Stena Line www.stenaline.nl or 0900-8123 (€ 0,35 per call)

An increasing number of European cities provide direct flights to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Operators  Transavia , British Airways , TUIfly Belgium , TUIfly Nederland and Corendon fly to the second regional airport in the Netherlands. Check the websites of the operators for more detailed information..

From Rotterdam The Hague Airport, you can reach the very heart of Rotterdam very quickly, travelling by car (rental through  Sixt ), taxi or public transport:

• Car/taxi                                                                     10-15’
• RandstadRail                                                           15’
• RET (bus 33)                                                           20-25’

More information www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl or 010 446 34 44

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