The average train between Rotterdam and Ekeren takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Ekeren. 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Ekeren. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ekeren at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ekeren. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Ekeren station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Rotterdam to Ekeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Ekeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Rotterdam to Ekeren train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Ekeren is 71.5 km. The road distance is 108 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Three other operators also service this route.