The average train between Rotterdam and Tongeren takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Tongeren. 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 3 hours between Rotterdam and Tongeren. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Tongeren at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Tongeren station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Rotterdam to Tongeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Tongeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hasselt station.
Book your Rotterdam to Tongeren train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Tongeren is 144.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tongres via Anvers-Central and Hasselt in around 2h 54m.