Getting from Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to Rotterdam Train Station

[Kmangel]

Does HAL provide bus transfers from the cruise port to the train station in Rotterdam?  I will be staying a week post cruise in Rotterdam in a hotel across from the Rotterdam train station.  

[*Miss G*]

They didn’t when we disembarked at the end of April. There is a taxi stand outside the terminal. We had a vehicle service so cannot comment on the taxi experience.

[rotjeknor]

1 hour ago, Kmangel said:

Does HAL provide bus transfers from the cruise port to the train station in Rotterdam?  I will be staying a week post cruise in Rotterdam in a hotel across from the Rotterdam train station.  

You can take either the tram from Wilhelminaplein, about 5 minutes walk from the pier (when you get out of the terminal walk to the left, can’t miss it ) . Take either line 23 (direction Marconipleun )or 25 (direction Schiebroek ) or 125 (direction Schiebroek). They all stop at Centraal Station. 
Or take the subway from the same station, look for a big yellow M for the entrance . Line D ( Centraal Station ) or E ( Den Haag ) both stop at Centraal Station.

 

On the tram and bus you can with credit /debit card or ov chip card , see : https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/en/ovpay

 

Just be sure to tap in and tap out !

[SilvertoGold]

Subway is close, easy and fast. We have taken it twice with no problems at all.

[waiting2retire]

How is the subway to manage with luggage?

[Fouremco]

Here are some options with details:

 

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Rotterdam-Cruise-Terminal/Rotterdam-Centraal-Station#trips

[swin26]

We actually walked it with our luggage (to the ship prior to the cruise). It was a nice day and it took around 40 minutes.  

[rotjeknor]

8 hours ago, waiting2retire said:

How is the subway to manage with luggage?

No problem , elevators at all stations . In the cars there are areas for bikes and strollers, but you can also put your luggage there. At the front of the second and third cars , there’s even more space.

[rotjeknor]

8 hours ago, Fouremco said:

Here are some options with details:

 

https://www.

8 hours ago, Fouremco said:

Here are some options with details:

 

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Rotterdam-Cruise-Terminal/Rotterdam-Centraal-Station#

this link doesn’t cover all current options, more trams (23 and 125)

Edited August 6 by rotjeknor
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[kazu]

We just took a cab from the terminal to the train station.  Easy and not expensive.

 

[puppycanducruise]

48 minutes ago, kazu said:

We just took a cab from the terminal to the train station.  Easy and not expensive.

 

We thought it would be easier with luggage in a taxi than on the tram.  Quick, easy and affordable.

[msjb22]

How much was the taxi (in euros)?

[expattraveler]

Rome2Rio is your friend when searching options and pricing estimates…

[VMax1700]

21 minutes ago, expattraveler said:

Rome2Rio is your friend when searching options and pricing estimates…

It doesn't match local knowledge 😉

[Fouremco]

59 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

It doesn't match local knowledge 😉

Agreed. On the other hand, Rome2Rio is always available, while tapping into reliable local knowledge isn't always possible. On a flight to Halifax, we were diverted to Moncton because of the weather. I was able to quickly and easily find options on R2R to reach my destination without undue delay, while the flight was held back until the following day. 

 

It's a bit like using Google maps to find your way from A to B. Generally pretty darn reliable, and it can provide timely details (delays, detours, etc.) that a local may not be aware of. Of course, there are times when local experience can provide a better route.

[Lizard13]

Our cab was $50.  The subway though was easy fine with manageable luggage, many people had luggage on tram from train to cruise