The average train between Brussels and Rotterdam takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brussels to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brussels and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels station and arriving at Rotterdam station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
Brussels to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Brussels to Rotterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Brussels and Rotterdam is 119.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route.
