Getting To Rotterdam
Most international flights will land in Amsterdam, Schipol Airport.
The easiest way to get from Amsterdam Schipol Airport to Rotterdam is via train. The cost is around 15 Euros each way.
See the following for booking options:
Netherlands by Train: https://netherlandsrails.com/en?from=schiphol-airport&to=rotterdam-centraal
NS = Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Netherlands Railways) https://www.ns.nl/en
To get to the Conference Venue:
Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal, 29 minutes; buy a supplement of 3 euros at a machine at the station.
To station Rotterdam Blaak, change at Rotterdam Central station; take train to Eindhoven or take the Metro to Blaak. Rotterdam Blaak is next to the Public Library.
Transportation in Rotterdam
Rotterdam has an excellent public transportation system. You can download an app on your phone for paying for transportation, or purchase a reloadable transport card. Please see the “Visit-Rotterdam” Information page on transportation here: https://www.rotterdam.info/en/visit/good-to-know/travelling-in-rotterdam
Travelling by Public Transport
Public transport: https://9292.nl/en/
How to Pay
You can use a contactless debit or credit card from Maestro, V Pay, Mastercard or Visa.
You can also use your smartphone or smartwatch if you have linked your debit or credit card.
You can also buy an OV card at a station and download the NS App or the 9292 App, and buy e-tickets.
E-tickets are cheaper in off-peak hours and the weekend.
With the OV-chip card, you can take a ride with Metro, Bus or Tram as well. Make sure you have a balance on your card!