ROTTERDAM, 26 August 2025 – RET is set to (re)launch a night bus network, offering late-night public transport from the city centre to surrounding areas on weekends. The service is scheduled to begin on 5 September 2025.

RET night bus network to operate on weekends from 5 September

A new night bus network will soon connect Rotterdam's city centre with various districts and nearby municipalities during weekend nights. From 5 September 2025, the RET Nachtbus will operate during the night between Friday and Saturday, and between Saturday and Sunday.

A total of 13 routes have been planned, linking key areas of the city and surrounding regions with central Rotterdam’s nightlife district. The night buses are scheduled to connect with NS night trains within 30 minutes, enhancing accessibility to and from the wider Randstad region.

RET night buses will run from Rotterdam Centraal to 13 destinations on weekend nights starting 5 September 2025, connecting with NS night trains.

Night bus timetable and frequency

The first departures are planned for 00:45, with the final services ending after 06:00. Each bus line will run once per hour. Exceptions include the routes to Hoogvliet and Spijkenisse, which are expected to be more heavily used and will run twice per hour during peak demand periods.

Routes from Rotterdam Centraal

All lines depart from Rotterdam Centraal and serve various destinations across the region:

• N1 – Nesselande
• N2 – Vlaardingen
• N3 – Schiedam Woudhoek
• N4 – Capelle aan den IJssel
• N5 – Capelle Schollevaar
• N7 – Hoogvliet
• N8 – Spijkenisse
• N9 – Maassluis
• N10 – Berkel Westpolder
• N11 – Barendrecht
• N13 – Overschie
• N16 – Ridderkerk
• N19 – Hoek van Holland

Of course, you don't need to walk to Rotterdam Centraal to catch one of these buses. Some of them might drive past the area where you're going out. See below:

RET night buses will run from Rotterdam Centraal to 13 destinations on weekend nights starting 5 September 2025, connecting with NS night trains.

Ticket prices and payment methods

Travellers may check in and out using a bank card, credit card or OV-chipkaart. A single journey costs €6.30.

Alternatively, a barcode ticket is available via the RET app and costs €7.00.

Transferring between night buses

Travellers changing buses on different RET night lines can request a transfer ticket from the driver upon boarding. This transfer ticket costs €0.01 and must be shown to the driver of the connecting bus. It prevents passengers from incurring double charges.

Those using a barcode ticket do not require a transfer ticket.

Adjustment for daylight saving time

The night bus schedule will continue according to summer time on the night that winter time begins. Conversely, on the night that summer time begins, services will operate according to winter time until the final trip.

Directions to Rotterdam Centraal

All night bus services originate from Rotterdam Centraal, located in the heart of the city. The station is accessible via multiple tram, metro and bus lines. It is a short walk from major nightlife areas such as Kruiskade, Witte de Withstraat and West-Kruiskade.

ROTTERDAM, 8 August 2025 – Travelling around the city in a group or with family has become more straightforward thanks to the RET group ticket (RET Groepskaart). The digital pass lets up to five people travel on buses, trams and the metro for one day and is available exclusively via the RET app.

Unlimited travel for groups and families

The RET group ticket is designed for groups or families of up to five people travelling together on Rotterdam’s buses, trams and metro. It is issued as a digital barcode via the RET app and must be activated within one day of purchase. Once activated, the ticket remains valid until the end of that day’s service.

Two ticket types with clear pricing

There are two versions of the group ticket. The RET 1‑day family ticket is intended for families with children aged between 4 and 12. It costs €20 regardless of the group composition.

The RET 1‑day group ticket, for groups of people aged 12 and above, offers tiered pricing: €19 for two people, €25 for three, €27.50 for four and €30 for five. Children aged 12 and above are treated as adults when calculating eligibility and pricing.

Advantages and practicalities

A single organiser can arrange travel for the entire group, and only one ticket is needed. For families, the fixed price provides predictability, and the cost per person decreases as the group size increases. Once on board, passengers scan the barcode once on buses and trams or for each person at metro gates.

Where to obtain the group ticket

Travellers can only purchase the RET group ticket through the RET app. After payment, the digital ticket appears immediately in the app and does not require collection from a machine. The pass offers a straightforward way for families and friends to explore Rotterdam’s attractions without worrying about multiple tickets or individual fares.

ROTTERDAM, 8 August 2025 – Regular users of Rotterdam’s public transport can cut their travel costs with RET discount subscriptions. The 20% and 40% plans offer monthly savings and can now be loaded onto personal debit or credit cards.

RET discount options

Commuters who frequently use the RET network can choose between two subscriptions. A 20% discount costs €7.90 per month, while the 40% discount costs €28.70 per month. The discount applies to journeys on RET buses, trams and metro services and reduces each fare by the respective percentage.

Adding discount to your debit or credit card

The discount subscriptions are personal products that can be linked to a bank card or credit card. They are sold through the RET web shop and app, and not at ticket machines or service points. Once purchased, the discount is activated immediately, with no need to collect it from a machine. Users can combine the discount with existing age-related concessions for children aged 4–11 and people over 65. When transferring to services operated by other public transport companies, passengers do not pay the initial boarding fee again.

To add a discount to a bank card, travellers must have used the card for a public transport journey at least 24 hours previously, as the details of that transaction are required for verification. The feature does not yet function at park‑and‑ride sites, though the RET is working on a solution.

When a discount subscription makes sense

The RET advises that a 20% discount subscription may be worthwhile for travellers spending more than €39.50 per month on fares. The 40% discount could be cost‑effective if monthly spending exceeds €104. Subscribers can monitor their trips and spending through the OVpay app.

For Rotterdam residents and visitors who regularly commute, these discount plans offer a way to reduce the cost of public transport while keeping the payment process straightforward.

ROTTERDAM, 3 July 2025 – RET will operate a summer timetable from 21 July to 31 August, affecting metro, tram and bus services throughout Rotterdam. Separate works on the metro line near Rotterdam Centraal will also impact travel between 19 July and 10 August.

RET introduces summer timetable from 21 July

From Monday 21 July until Sunday 31 August, RET will operate its annual summer timetable (vakantiedienst), affecting multiple metro, tram and bus lines across Rotterdam. Travellers are advised to consult journey planners to avoid delays.

Adjusted metro services

During weekdays and Saturdays, fewer metro trains will run during the day. Evening and Sunday frequencies will remain unchanged. Metro line B will continue to operate four times per hour between 11:00 and 19:00 to Hoek van Holland Strand.

Tram changes during weekdays

Weekday daytime services will be reduced on tram lines 1/11, 3, 5 and 7. Weekend and evening tram services will follow the regular schedule.

Reduced bus frequencies on several routes

Multiple bus lines will see reduced service during daytime or evening hours. The following changes will apply:

Buses operating once per hour during the day:

• 31, 51, 63, 64, 126, 145 (Drievliet–Dordrecht), 174, 567, 602, 603, 606, 607, 608, 609

Buses operating once per hour outside peak hours:

• 40

Buses operating once per hour in the evening:

• 35, 61, 62, 77

Buses operating twice per hour during the day:

• 67, 69, 71

Buses operating twice per hour in the evening:

• 66, 68, 70

New route for buurtbus 607

Buurtbus 607 in Capelle will operate a new route starting 21 July. The bus will no longer pass through Capelle Centrum. The following stops will be discontinued: Rembrandtsingel, Meeuwensingel and Kerklaan. A new stop will be added at metro station Slotlaan.

Metro line disruptions near Rotterdam Centraal from 19 July

Maintenance work on the metro tracks near Rotterdam Centraal will take place in two phases between 19 July and 10 August. Travellers should expect diversions and consider alternative routes.

Phase 1: 19–27 July

During this period, no metro services will run between Rotterdam Centraal and Blijdorp. A replacement tram service, tram line 18, will operate between the two stations.

Phase 2: 28 July–10 August

From 28 July, metro services between Rotterdam Centraal and Beurs will be suspended. Travellers can use tram lines 1/11, 3 and 5 as alternatives during this phase.