Rotterdam Centraal metro station

Rotterdam Centraal is an underground metro station with multiple levels and wide platforms that connect five different metro lines. The network of tunnels and corridors links all these lines together beneath the city.

The station opened on February 9, 1968, as part of the Noord-Zuidlijn, which became the Netherlands' first metro system. This launch marked a turning point in Rotterdam's post-war transport development.

The station reflects Rotterdam's post-war rebuilding through its modern design approach to public transport, showing how the city embraced contemporary transportation infrastructure.

The station operates daily from around 5.45 AM to 12.45 AM, with trains running every 20 minutes on holidays. Service is much more frequent on regular weekdays, so you rarely need to wait long for the next train.

When the Noord-Zuidlijn opened in 1968, it was the world's shortest metro system at only 5.9 kilometers. This modest beginning eventually grew into a much larger transportation network for the city.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: February 9, 1968

Official opening: 1968

Part of: Erasmus Line

GPS coordinates: 51.92393,4.46966

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40