Rotterdam metro forms an integral part of the city's transport network. The metro is affordable and convenient and one of the most popular means of transport in Rotterdam. The Rotterdam metro system consists of two lines. One line runs from north to south and the other connects the east and west parts of the city. The two lines are known as Erasmus and Caland.
Erasmus is the north-south line that begins at Central Station and after running underground till Wilhelminaplein, the line runs on the surface through south Rotterdam and then along the harbor to Zuidplein and Slinge. The line, from Slinge, goes to the southwestern region of the city and to the suburbs. The line crosses the Maas River and reaches Spijkenisse from where it runs through the southern region of Rotterdam.
The other metro line in Rotterdam, Caland runs from east to west. In the western region of the city, the line begins at Marconiplein. The line runs underground till the city center where it is connected to Erasmus line at Beurs. At the western part of Kralingse Zoom station, the line reaches the surface and runs through the eastern region of Rotterdam. The line Caland meets the north south line of Erasmus at Tussenwater.
The main stations served by the Erasmus line include Stadhuis, Wilhelminaplein, Maashaven, Rijnhaven and many more. Some of the stations served by the Caland line are Oostplein, Kralingse Zoom, Blaak and Gerdesiaweg.
For the Travelers
The metro trains in Rotterdam that run along line Caland are available at an interval of 3 to 4 minutes. The trains that run along the line Erasmus are available, between Central Station and Slinge, after an interval of every 5 minutes and from De Akkers at every 10 minutes. The frequency of the trains increases during rush hours. With the metro in Rotterdam, operating from 5.30 in the morning till midnight, it is easier to travel in the city anytime of the day.
The travelers in Rotterdam availing the metro have to purchase the travel ticket called 'Strippen Card'. This card is valid throughout Netherlands and comes in 15 strips and 45 strips. If the card is bought aboard the bus or the metro, it becomes more expensive. The card is suitable for travelers who stay in the city for several days and are traveling by bus or metro.
Thus, Rotterdam metro is easily available, fast and convenient. This forms one of the best ways to travel in the city if people have a Strippen Card and reach all parts of Rotterdam without any loss of time.
