The average train between Rotterdam and Tongeren takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Tongeren. 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 Tongeren at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Tongeren? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Hasselt station via Antwerpen-Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Rotterdam to Tongeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hasselt station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Tongeren is 144.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tongres via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Hasselt in around 3h 5m.