Transport

Rotterdam is a compact city with great infrastructure which means travelling through the city is easy and convenient.

Every day 600.000 passengers make use of Rotterdam’s various ways of public transportation (inluding by the fast ferry over water). Public transport is reliable, widespread and fast. There are direct and easy connections via public transport between Rotterdam and Schiedam.

Tip: cycling is actually one of the best ways of getting around the city of Rotterdam and the preferred method of innercity transportation for many locals!

On these pages you’ll find information on the various means of transportation in Rotterdam, including driving a car in The Netherlands (and whether you have to exchange your driving license).