Rotterdam Centraal Station
Rotterdam Centraal Station
Rotterdam Centraal Station
4.5
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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- Shady BekhitAlexandria, Egypt427 contributionsNice stationThe station is big, very modern & clean, there are a lot of varieties of shops and restaurants. Remember to scan your ticket on the way in and on the way out. You can use metro, tram or taxis outside station.Visited November 2023Travelled on businessWritten 26 November 2023
- 🌈🌈❤️happyopenmindedtraveler❤️🌈🌈The Netherlands404,491 contributionsBeautiful train stationGreetings from Rotterdam!!! This remarkably beautiful train station was opened in 2014. Underneath is a metro station. Every time i come here i am quite impressed by its design and its size. Even if you don't travel to Rotterdam by train, it is worth your while, i think, to take a look at both the outside and the inside of this train station. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2024 to all of you!!!🎄🎄🎄Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 December 2023
- Karen BUnited Kingdom18 contributionsVery impressive Train StationA very impressive train station and must to see. Very difficult to get a sense of the size and enormity inside and out of the building structure in the photo. Really was blown away. We travelled here for the day from Amsterdam. Very easy process and very relaxed train journey which was about 1 hour each way.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 June 2024
- jra3Wisconsin924 contributionsLives up to billing as one of the best in Europe.Rotterdam Centraal is often billed as one of the best train stations in Europe… for a reason. The architecture is spectacular. The station is spacious and well lit. Multiple escalators, stairs, and an elevator to each track. Lots of shopping too within the station. Much of the shopping is after the gated entry. Just tap and credit or debit card if you don’t have a transit card to enter. Tap on your way out to cancel your trip.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 June 2024
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Kelly P
21 contributions
Oct 2022 • Business
Absolutely horrible experience. I was just going to ask for some help, and got to deal with a ruthless old grumpy grandpa at the train information desk. As a guy jumped the queue I told him kindly to wait his turn and do the queue. At that moment the grumpy agent at the information desk screamed at me and told me that HE was the one deciding who's turn it is.
I mean, I understand that the only power he has in his life is deciding on when to attend the people or not, but still, I did the queue and it was my turn.
He told me to walk off, to shut up, he then gave me the WRONG information (I could have gotten a fine if I followed his instructions). And if this all wasn't enough, he showed me the F* sign. I just couldn't believe it.
So if you're up to being disrespected and insulted, go at the information kiosk and you'll be fully served.
The people's personal frustration on their unfulfilling job should stay in their own life and not impact any customer! This horrific unsatisfied person deserves to see what hard life is and lose his job. Same for the colleagues in the same office who didn't do and say ANYthing even though they heard him yelling and screaming at me.
I reported this to the security and they confirmed he gave me the wrong information and that if I followed them I would get a fine.
So the Rotterdam train station employer should better control on their people, because I will never ever use their trains anymore. This whole story could have cost me a lot of money.
I mean, I understand that the only power he has in his life is deciding on when to attend the people or not, but still, I did the queue and it was my turn.
He told me to walk off, to shut up, he then gave me the WRONG information (I could have gotten a fine if I followed his instructions). And if this all wasn't enough, he showed me the F* sign. I just couldn't believe it.
So if you're up to being disrespected and insulted, go at the information kiosk and you'll be fully served.
The people's personal frustration on their unfulfilling job should stay in their own life and not impact any customer! This horrific unsatisfied person deserves to see what hard life is and lose his job. Same for the colleagues in the same office who didn't do and say ANYthing even though they heard him yelling and screaming at me.
I reported this to the security and they confirmed he gave me the wrong information and that if I followed them I would get a fine.
So the Rotterdam train station employer should better control on their people, because I will never ever use their trains anymore. This whole story could have cost me a lot of money.
Written 28 October 2022
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roxydog22
Lincolnshire, UK5 contributions
July 2022
We arrived at Rotterdam and headed straight to the info desk where I did my best to speak in Dutch. The grumpy attendant grunted at me and pointed to a makeshift sign which stated not to ask for info? He wouldn’t talk and just kept tutting and eye rolling. I then went to try the service desk and asked the assistant for an open return for two people to Maastricht. I was told this would cost over 100 Euros but he could arrange a very special offer. For just over 80 Euros it was possible to return at any time. I checked twice that it would be okay to return in two days. The man kept smiling and reassured me that the ticket would be good. On boarding the train the ticket inspector said that the tickets were only valid for one day and that I had unnecessarily been sold the most expensive ticket. I felt well ripped off and my first impression of Rotterdam was marred. Having bought yet more tickets in Maastricht, and on our return, I headed to the same kiosk for information on storage lockers where a lovely lady could not have been more professional and helpful.
In general the station is bright and clean, the trains are efficient, the shop assistants are very helpful but certain members of staff are rather unpleasant and dishonest and, in our experience, let the standard down somewhat.
In general the station is bright and clean, the trains are efficient, the shop assistants are very helpful but certain members of staff are rather unpleasant and dishonest and, in our experience, let the standard down somewhat.
Written 25 July 2022
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Jb-tb
Rotterdam, The Netherlands196 contributions
Sept 2021
First of all, I do not consider this a tourist destination, but rather a well-functioning transport hub.
The hall of this station is certainly impressive, but at the same time I have the idea that the originally devised lighting plan does not work well at all: the holes in the roof are supposed to let sunlight through, but in reality the entire hall is often shrouded in twilight.
The number of options for dinner is very limited for such a large station as this one. Sandwiches, coffee and pasta to go, ok, it's there. But somewhere to sit a bit longer than a couple of minutes for an evening meal? Unfortunately not. The fact that it is always very drafty in the corridor underneath the tracks is not very inviting or welcoming either...
The hall of this station is certainly impressive, but at the same time I have the idea that the originally devised lighting plan does not work well at all: the holes in the roof are supposed to let sunlight through, but in reality the entire hall is often shrouded in twilight.
The number of options for dinner is very limited for such a large station as this one. Sandwiches, coffee and pasta to go, ok, it's there. But somewhere to sit a bit longer than a couple of minutes for an evening meal? Unfortunately not. The fact that it is always very drafty in the corridor underneath the tracks is not very inviting or welcoming either...
Written 2 September 2021
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AyeReady1872
Carluke, UK1,620 contributions
Dec 2019
One thing we did comment on was how clean the station was. As this was our first visit to Rotterdam and not having organised a private transfer, we had to get the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam. Staff were very easy to approach and assisted us in using the ticket machines.
Written 6 January 2020
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HoneyBeeLondon
London, UK173 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
If I was just rating Rotterdam Centraal I would give it four or five stars but this is specifically relating to the Eurostar Terminal which was appalling. I arrived far too early thinking it would be like St. Pancras but had to queue outside until check in opened. Getting through was a breeze - only took about two minutes to check in, go through security and two passport controls which is why it got two stars instead of one. Things deteriorated swiftly. There is a tiny lounge on the second floor with a toilet (basin out of order) and a vending machine which was not stocked so bring your own food and drink. There was no screen or announcements as to what was going on and so had no idea where the train was. Had to check my phone only to see it was late. Eventually we went down to platform level (but still no announcements) and then queued outside to only be allowed on to the platform as the train arrived so it was a scramble to find the right carriage. For a beautiful station overall Eurostar departures is one big let down. Hope I never have to travel from there again.
Written 1 May 2024
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,238 contributions
July 2022
The last time I visited Rotterdam the station was under refurbishment and truly was a building site. Many years later and I had seen TV programmes in the UK like "The Architecture The Railways Built" and Tim Dunn paid a visit to Rotterdam Centraal and I was amazed at the transformation so I had to pay a visit to this spectacularly grand station!
Arriving at the station by train there are escalators and staircases to get down to the main thoroughfare. There are plenty of shops to visit if you need to get some refreshments or supplies for your journey.
Passing through the ticket barrier take an opportunity to turn around and admire the grandeur of the station. It's not just a functional station, it is light and makes for a smooth travel experience.
Outside the station there is a large open space with interchanges for the trams and metro as well as places to site and relax.
Arriving at the station by train there are escalators and staircases to get down to the main thoroughfare. There are plenty of shops to visit if you need to get some refreshments or supplies for your journey.
Passing through the ticket barrier take an opportunity to turn around and admire the grandeur of the station. It's not just a functional station, it is light and makes for a smooth travel experience.
Outside the station there is a large open space with interchanges for the trams and metro as well as places to site and relax.
Written 22 July 2022
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Walter H
8 contributions
Aug 2023
With little experience we mastered the rail system. The TI desk offers detailed schedules for each train so we could identify what our options were. The trains run often and can be early - show up early to be on time. The yellow ticket dispensers have an English option that is very straightforward. Remember to scan your ticket on the way in and on the way out. For the times we were in a hurry, the station has a grocer AH that seems to be open at nearly all hours for decent coffee and snacks. The station and the rail cars are clean. It is a great way to travel with luggage and without. If you are on vacation - AVOID rush hour...unless you like to stand up. Like all Centraal stations, it is in the heart of the city. Easy walk to most tourist destinations.
Written 19 August 2023
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CraftyCol_7
Salford, UK39 contributions
Dec 2022
We used the station to get a train into Amsterdam whilst staying overnight in Rotterdam on a cruise. The station is modern and has self service ticket machines which enabled us to buy tickets with no issues. Departures are signposted well as are the platforms.
Written 14 February 2023
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Kashia D
United States141 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I took a day trip to visit this amazing city. I loved it because it’s not over populated with tourist and there was alto to see and do. I took the ICD train from Amsterdam Central Station direct to Rotterdam with 1 stop at Schiphol Airport, It took about 50mins to arrive. Cost for RT 40€.
I literally walked around the City for 8hrs. From Rotterdam Central Station I walked to Markthal Rotterdam (a must see) you can find all types for food from around the world, get your spices and everything, stop at the outdoor market for fresh fish, fruits and clothing, near Cube House all in the same area of the market. cross the bridge and took the boat to SS Rotterdam, book your reservation for dinner on the ship In Advance. Many cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from, there is no shortage.
Overall is a beautiful city to explore and I will definitely visit again for a few days.
I literally walked around the City for 8hrs. From Rotterdam Central Station I walked to Markthal Rotterdam (a must see) you can find all types for food from around the world, get your spices and everything, stop at the outdoor market for fresh fish, fruits and clothing, near Cube House all in the same area of the market. cross the bridge and took the boat to SS Rotterdam, book your reservation for dinner on the ship In Advance. Many cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from, there is no shortage.
Overall is a beautiful city to explore and I will definitely visit again for a few days.
Written 3 November 2022
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Esteban
Saint Charles, MO291 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Tommy experience with many train stations in Europe is that they are pretty efficient and easy to use. Centraal Station was no exception. However, it is newer and cleaner than any station I have been in before which made the experience much better.
Written 3 March 2020
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Are there Luggage Lockers at the Station
Written 4 September 2022
Is anyone know if the station has secure areas for luggage storage?
Written 1 September 2022
Hi, can anyone tell me if I could park a fat tyre ebike In the bicycle garage. I'm only asking as the racks/frames look as if they are only for narrow tyres.
I hope to visit Rotterdam later this year on a bike tour.
Written 30 April 2021
Hi. My bus arrives at the station at 3:20. Is the station open all night? Can I wait at the station until the sunrise? Thanks
Written 7 May 2019
You can. Just get a jacket or something with you it’s a bit cold
Written 9 May 2019
atefdairy
Cairo, Egypt
Hello,
thank you in advance for you cooperation. I will depart from Brussels airport to Utrecht central next Thursday at about 16:00, I found that I will stay about 15 minutes in Rotterdam central station, my question is Do I will change train ? And if I will change would you please inform me the how long it will take cause I will have my baby boy with me....
Written 4 March 2019
Rotterdam Centraal is really very easy :) The trains to Utrecht mostly go from platform 14 / 15, around that number!
Written 5 March 2019
atefdairy
Cairo, Egypt
Hello,
thank you in advance for you cooperation. I will depart from Brussels airport to Utrecht central next Thursday at about 16:00, I found that I will stay about 15 minutes in Rotterdam central station, my question is Do I will change train ? And if I will change would you please inform me the how long it will take cause I will have my baby boy with me....
Written 4 March 2019
Dear Atef,
Most probably you'll have to change in Rotterdam.
However it's very easy and usually takes 2 to 5 mins maximum.
Once you land in the station look at the acreens to know which platform is yours and head directly to it.
You can also check the Dutch trains' website.
Written 14 April 2019
HOLA !! quisiera saber si la estacion de autobuses de Rotterdam (viniendo desde Amsterdam) esta dentro de la estacion central de Rotterdam,,y si es asi en q sitio de la estacion esta ubicada? gracias!! saludios cordiales
Written 14 August 2018
Hola
La estación de autobuses se encuentra en la calle Conradstraat que está a 6 minutos a pie de la Central Station.Saludos
Written 15 August 2018
rafagafarodrigues
Caxias Do Sul, RS
Ola, gostaria de saber se na estação de trem de Rotterdam, existe guarda volumes (lockers) para guardar as bagagens pesadas.
Written 26 June 2017
sim , estao disponivel lockers .
Written 27 June 2017
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