Kmangel Posted August 5 #1 Share Posted August 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted August 5 #2 Share Posted August 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotjeknor Posted August 5 #3 Share Posted August 5 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 ! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted August 5 #4 Share Posted August 5 Subway is close, easy and fast. We have taken it twice with no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting2retire Posted August 5 #5 Share Posted August 5 How is the subway to manage with luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted August 5 #6 Share Posted August 5 Here are some options with details: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Rotterdam-Cruise-Terminal/Rotterdam-Centraal-Station#trips 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swin26 Posted August 6 #7 Share Posted August 6 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotjeknor Posted August 6 #8 Share Posted August 6 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotjeknor Posted August 6 #9 Share Posted August 6 (edited) 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 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 6 #10 Share Posted August 6 We just took a cab from the terminal to the train station. Easy and not expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 6 #11 Share Posted August 6 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjb22 Posted August 6 #12 Share Posted August 6 How much was the taxi (in euros)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expattraveler Posted August 6 #13 Share Posted August 6 Rome2Rio is your friend when searching options and pricing estimates… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted August 6 #14 Share Posted August 6 21 minutes ago, expattraveler said: Rome2Rio is your friend when searching options and pricing estimates… It doesn't match local knowledge 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted August 6 #15 Share Posted August 6 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard13 Posted August 6 #16 Share Posted August 6 Our cab was $50. The subway though was easy fine with manageable luggage, many people had luggage on tram from train to cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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