Rotterdam: Public Transport
How to get around with the Rotterdam City Card
Public transport in Rotterdam has never been easier. Discover Rotterdam's top sights with the Rotterdam City Card. It’s cheaper than a regular day pass and perfect for exploring Rotterdam with ease.
Simply check in and out at the gates using your Rotterdam City Card — no need to buy separate tickets or day tickets. Your City Card gives you unlimited travel on the metro, trams, and buses, plus discounts on top attractions.
Enjoy unlimited travel via:
- RET trams
- Buses
- Metro service
Choose the right City Card for you:
- 1 Day
- 2 Days
- 3 Days
Check out our suggestions on things to do in Rotterdam and get inspired with insider tips for how to spend 1, 2, or 3 days in the city — see them here.
Note: always check in and check out with your Travel QR code in the Rotterdam City Card app. If the travel QR code doesn’t work or you forget to check in or out, don’t worry — your City Card includes unlimited travel, so no extra charges apply.
Rotterdam Public Transport Guide: Metro, Tram & Bus
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Metro: Fast and Convenient
The Rotterdam metro is one of the fastest and easiest ways to travel across the city and surrounding areas. With five lines (A–E), the Rotterdam metro map connects key neighbourhoods, tourist attractions, and transport hubs like Rotterdam Central Station and Blaak.
Tip: Take Line B from Nesselande to Hoek van Holland Strand for a beach escape or explore cultural hotspots like Rotterdam Zuid.
Tram: A Scenic Way to Explore Rotterdam
Hop on a Rotterdam tram for a scenic ride past the city's most iconic sights.
From the Markthal and Witte de Withstraat to Delfshaven, trams take you through cultural hotspots and local gems. Head to Noordplein for vintage shopping or relax in Kralingen’s lush parks.
With most tram lines connecting at Rotterdam Central Station, it’s an easy, sustainable way to explore the city.
Bus: Connecting You to Top Sights
Rotterdam buses are modern, low-emission, and reach places the tram and metro don’t.
Travel easily between districts like Hillegersberg, Kralingen, and Delfshaven. You can hop on routes to both local favourites and regional destinations.
Want a sightseeing route? Buses 32 and 44 pass major attractions like the Euromast, Rotterdam Zoo, and Museumpark.
