Events | May 22-23, 2018: Travel Information
By Car
When using navigation to drive to the ss Rotterdam, please enter ‘Maashavenkade’ as your destination. This street will turn into 3e Katendrechtsehoofd.
From Breda (A16)
1. From the A16 take exit 24 Feijenoord
2. Keep left on the exit and continue to Feijenoord, at the second traffic lights keep right.
3. After the flyover turn left and follow the signs: ss Rotterdam
From Europoort (A15)
1. On the A15 take Exit 19a to Zuidplein/Ahoy
2. Follow the signs: Erasmusbrug/ss Rotterdam.
From Den Haag (A13)
1. From the A13 keep left at Kleinpolderplein and continue on the A20 in the direction of Dordrecht.
2. Take exit 14 Centrum and turn right at the traffic lights
3. Follow this road through the city center and over the Erasmusbrug
4. Once you cross the Erasmusbrug follow the signs ss Rotterdam.
From Utrecht (A12)
1. Take the A20 to Rotterdam.
2. Keep right at Capelle aan den IJssel and follow the A16 to Dordrecht.
3. Keep right and take Exit 25 Centrum.
4. At the traffic light turn right and keep left. Continue straight until you reach the Erasmusbrug.
5. Once you cross the Erasmusbrug follow the signs ss Rotterdam.
Alternative from Utrecht (A12).
1. Take the A20 to Rotterdam.
2. Keep right at Capelle aan den IJssel and follow the A16 to Dordrecht.
3. Follow the signs Feyenoord, cross the Brienenoordbrug and take Exit 24 Feyenoord.
4. Keep left on the exit and continue to Feijenoord, at the second traffic lights keep right.
5. After the flyover turn left and follow the signs: ss Rotterdam
Parking
The ss Rotterdam car park is located in front of the ship. The rates for parking are €3 an hour or €15 for 24 hours. Parking can be paid for in cash and debit card.
Hotel/Venue parking in front of the ship: € 3 per hour, or € 15 per 24h.
But reduced rate parking tickets are available via the Hotel Reception at € 10 per day, upon showing your Engage badge!
By Public Transport
Bus stop 77 is situated in front of the ship.
From Rotterdam Central Station:
1. Take Metro’s D or E to Slinge or De Akkers.
2. From metro station Rijnhaven, walk (15'), use the shuttle service (see below) or take bus 77 to ss Rotterdam.
3. From the bus stop ss Rotterdam it is a 5 minute walk to the main entrance of the ss Rotterdam.
It is also an option to walk to the ss Rotterdam from the metro station. The walk will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
From the metro station Rijnhaven walk in the direction of Maashaven. Take a right at Maashaven N.Z.. Walk all the way to the end of the street. You can see the ship once you get to the end.
The only valid travel pass for the metro is the OV-chipcard (see here for tourist information).
Want to plan your own public transport trip? 9292.nl is a great site.
By Air
Rotterdam is relatively easy to get to from the Airport of Shiphol (Amsterdam).
Use this link to find a train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal. The direct 'Intercity' train takes less than 30 minutes (and is about 13 EUR).
From the station to the venue is about 1 km walk (see above 'Public Transport').
You can also take a taxi from the airport. This could prove to be very expensive of course.
Another option is to take the train to Rotterdam, and then take a cab, or the metro (see above).
Shuttle Service
The ss Rotterdam is well served by public transport. Our free shuttle takes you to the metro station Rijnhaven or back. This free shuttle commutes at fixed times. If the shuttle is not present at the pick-up point at the bottom of the subway station (taxi), you can contact the driver on +31 10 297 30 96.
The shuttle times are:
Monday / Thursday from 08:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Friday from 08:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday between 08:30 a.m. and 07:00 p.m.
Water Taxi Rotterdam
On the side of the ss Rotterdam the Water Taxi Rotterdam has a platform where the Water taxi’s dock. Daily between 07:00 PM and 12:00 AM you can go with the Water Taxi to the ss Rotterdam for a special price of €5,- per person or €2.50 per child. For reservations please call +31 10 403 03 03 or email your reservation request tot info@watertaxirotterdam.nl
Map
Click this link, which contains the venue, car park, hotels and the main railway station.
