The train is the best and quickest way to get from Schiphol airport to Rotterdam central station. There are four direct trains an hour and the journey takes about 50 minutes. The station entrance is in the airport arrival hall. Look for the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) logo to find the station.
Schiphol airport has various Infostops.
The Infostop is an information pillar offering a user-friendly way of finding how to get to your destination in your own language. Follow the instructions on the display and the machine will print a free handy map showing your route and giving you other useful information.
Rotterdam Central station is undergoing major renovation at the moment.
Metro stations, tram stops and taxi stands are indicated by yellow signs. Extra information sites are provided for travellers. Erasmus University can be reached from Rotterdam Central station by tram and metro as well as by taxis of course.
From Rotterdam Central station:
• take tram 21 going to De Esch, get off at the Woudestein stop.
• take tram 7 going to Woudestein or Burgemeester Oudlaan, get off at the terminus.
• Take the metro going to Spijkenisse/Slinge, change at the Beurs station to the metro train going to Capelle a/d IJssel, Ommoord or Nesselande, get off at the Kralingse Zoom stop.
• From Rotterdam Alexander station:
• Take the metro going to Schiedam Centrum/Spijkenisse, get off at the Kralingse Zoom stop.
Map of the Rotterdam NS railway stations to Erasmus University - Woudestein.
You will be given a three-day chip card for your stay during the conference which will allow you to travel by bus, tram and metro.
There is one standard ticket for all public transportation (buses, trams and metro) except trains. This ticket is called a ‘strippenkaart’ (strip card) and comes with 2,3,8 or 15 strips. www.amsterdam.info/transport/strippenkaart/
If you want to take a taxi we recommend two approved taxi companies:
- the taxis of the Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC); they have a blue approved taxi sticker. Phone (010) 462 6060.
- the taxis of St. Job Taxibedrijf; with a red/yellow sign. Phone (010) 4257000.
Taxi stands are indicated at Rotterdam Central station by yellow signs.
Having arrived at Erasmus University, follow the signs to the M building where the EUA Conference is taking place. Click here for a map of the campus.
