Rotterdam is situated in the Southwest of The Netherlands in the province South Holland. There are plenty of options to travel to Rotterdam by car, train, plane, ferry, cruiseship or your own yacht! We will give you a selection of available information and our suggestions.
Road By car, motorbike and touringcar Rotterdam can easily be reached. Best way to get into the city is to take EXIT 26 KRALINGEN on highway A16. Then follow signs for Center (Centrum). You will drive along the river Maas and enjoy the Rotterdam skyline from the moment you enter the city. Mind the speedlimit of 50 km/h. A number of paid parking facilities are available (follow P-route signs) but bear in mind that the city center parkings are often very busy.
GO 4 more parking information and our suggestions.
Train Rotterdam is accessible by national and international trains via Rotterdam Central Station (CS).
Rotterdam Central Station is currently under construction but when you follow the signs you will find your way in and outside the station. In 2011 a totally new building will welcome you to the city! The station also is a transitpoint for bus, tram and subway. GO 4 for more information on transport in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport has excellent business facilities. KLM Jet Center offers high standard (handling) services for business and private jets. Check in is possible until 30 minutes prior departure for Cityjet / Air France/KLM flights and 90 minutes prior departure for all Transavia.com & (holiday) charter flights.
Transport over water is also available in Rotterdam. The fastferry and watertaxi easily take you to and from the city center. GO 4 more information on travelling in Rotterdam.
There is no better way than to arrive in Rotterdam by cruise ship! The Cruise Terminal Rotterdam is located at one of the best spots near the city center and from the ship you will have a magnificant view over the city's skyline. Actually, you will be part of the city's skyline while your ship is in Rotterdam.
Where water is the leading thread in our city it will not be of a surprise you can easily travel to Rotterdam on your own yacht. Visiting ships have excellent mooring facilities at Veerhaven and Rotterdam City Marina both located very close to Rotterdam city center.
