Modern and well-developed, Rotterdam provides various options for traveling within the city. There are various kinds of public transports in Rotterdam that are fast, easily available, affordable and convenient. Rotterdam transport system forms a part of the extensive and well-planned transport network of Netherlands.
Getting Around in Rotterdam
Public transports of Rotterdam include buses, taxis, water taxis, metro and trams. There are two metro lines in Rotterdam connecting various parts of the city. The metro trains are frequent, arriving after every four minutes. At night, the trains are available at an interval of 15 minutes to 30 minutes. The taxis are more expensive means of transport in Rotterdam. They are available in plenty at the Rotterdam airport. The water taxis form an interesting mode of travel in the city. These run between the two banks of the river. Buses in Rotterdam run in plenty and are cheaper. Trams are also convenient for moving around in Rotterdam.
A Ticket To Travel
Like in other cities of Netherlands, in Rotterdam also, travelers require a travel ticket to avail the buses, trams and the metro. This ticket is known as the 'Strippen Card' that is valid throughout Netherlands. This card is available with 15 strips and also with 45 strips. But travelers who plan to stay in the city for one or two days and travel a lot by public transports are recommended to purchase the 'Day Ticket' and not the 'Strippen Card' as it will prove to be more useful and profitable.
With so many travel options, moving around in Rotterdam is easy and convenient.
