Public Transport
Discover Rotterdam's top sights effortlessly with the Rotterdam City Card, the ideal way to see the city. Enjoy unlimited access to RET trams, buses, and metro services and explore Rotterdam’s tourist attractions, hidden gems and charming neighbourhoods. Choose the right City Card for you with options for 1, 2 or 3 days of public transport.
Note: always check in and check out with your Travel QR code in the Rotterdam City Card app.
Metro: fast and efficient connections
Rotterdam’s metro network is the fastest way to reach popular places in Rotterdam and nearby areas, with five lines (A-E). Station Beurs is the central hub connecting you to iconic landmarks. Take Line B from Nesselande to Hoek van Holland Strand for a beach escape or explore cultural hotspots like Rotterdam Zuid and Zuidplein for shopping and entertainment. The modern and accessible metro system ensures quick access to Rotterdam’s top sights and local treasures.
Tram: a scenic way to explore Rotterdam
Hop on a tram for a scenic journey past Rotterdam's cultural highlights. From the famous Markthal and vibrant Witte de Withstraat to historic Delfshaven, trams are a sustainable way to explore. Discover Rotterdam Noord’s vintage shops at Noordplein or unwind in Kralingen’s green spaces like Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum. With most lines converging at Rotterdam Central Station, trams make it easy to visit the must-see places in Rotterdam.
Bus: connecting you to top sights
Buses in Rotterdam feature low-emission vehicles that align with the city’s sustainability goals. Travel from the city centre to districts like Delfshaven, Kralingen and Hillegersberg. Zuidplein, one of the Netherlands' largest bus stations, is your gateway to regional attractions and local hotspots. Touristic bus lines 32 and 44 are perfect for sightseeing: route 32 crosses the Nieuwe Maas with stops at the Markthal and Rotterdam Zoo, while route 44 showcases the Euromast and Museumpark.
