New P+R at Blijdorp: free parking and quick access to the city centre

Within ten minutes of Rotterdam Central Station

The new Park and Ride (P+R) site is located close to the A13 and A20 motorways, making it a convenient interchange point for visitors coming from outside the city. From Blijdorp, eight to nine buses depart per hour during the day towards Rotterdam Central Station. Within approximately ten minutes, you can be in the city centre.

Councillor Pascal Lansink-Bastemeijer describes the location as a logical place for motorists to switch to public transport. “When you leave again, you’re also back on the motorway in no time.”

Free parking with public transport, bike or scooter

Parking at P+R Blijdorp is free for visitors who continue their journey by public transport. As with the P+R locations Kralingse Zoom and Slinge, this applies for a maximum of 24 hours.

New is that visitors will also be able to park for free when continuing their journey with a shared scooter or shared bicycle. Those who only park and do not use public transport or shared mobility will pay €12.50 per day.

Fewer cars in the city centre

With the new P+R, Rotterdam aims to further reduce the number of cars in the city centre. By encouraging visitors to switch to public transport or shared mobility at the edge of the city, the centre should remain more accessible.

Diergaarde Blijdorp also benefits from the partnership. According to finance director Toine Linders, the agreement leads to better utilisation of the car park.