Rotterdam can be reached in a variety of
ways: by car, boat, train, bus and by air.
At Rotterdam Airport, flights are continually
landing from the major cities of neighbouring
countries. Inside the city, a network of
buses, trams, water taxis and metro maintains
excellent connections.
Public transport
Rotterdam has a wide network of public transportation.
Trams, buses and the metro do perfectly
connect with each other. For actual information
and time tables please visit the websites
of the public transport providers:
NS (Dutch railway company)
RET (Rotterdam public transport company)
Public transport on the water
Fast Ferry
Watertaxi
Bicycle
In Rotterdam, people love to cycle. Cycling
is the ideal way to get familiar with the
city. When you prefer to explore Rotterdam
by bike with a guide, please contact the
organisation Rotterdam ByCycle.
By plane
From Rotterdam Airport you can
reach the city centre of Rotterdam within
half an hour. The airport is developing
rapidly: the number of international flights
is increasing and the departure and arrival
facilities have been modified to meet today’s
needs. You can find shops, restaurants,
a business lounge and a panoramic terrace.
Transavia Airlines offers a wide variety
of flights to and from Rotterdam.
By boat
From the UK you can reach Rotterdam easily
by boat. In Hook of Holland, the Stena Line
from Harwich docks; travellers can be at
Rotterdam Central Station within half an
hour. P&O Northsea Ferries from Hull
arrives on the Maasvlakte, where a direct
bus to Rotterdam is ready and waiting for
foot passengers. Once in Rotterdam, the
Fast Ferry brings you to the surrounding
'Drecht' cities. A water taxi offers you
the opportunity to travel easily within
the cityscape seen from the water.
More info about Rotterdam can be
found on
http://www.rotterdam.info/uk/brochures/index.asp
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