What is the cheapest way to get from Belgium to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belgium to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Belgium to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Belgium and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Belgium and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Belgium to Rotterdam?

The distance between Belgium and Rotterdam is 153 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.

How do I travel from Belgium to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Belgium to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €14 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Belgium to Rotterdam?

The train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraal takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Rotterdam bus from?

Belgium to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Rotterdam train from?

Belgium to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.

Train or bus from Belgium to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Belgium to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €14 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Belgium to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Belgium to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Belgium to Rotterdam train arrive?

Belgium to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Belgium to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Rotterdam is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Belgium to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belgium to Rotterdam?

Book your Belgium to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 820+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Belgium to Rotterdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belgium and Rotterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Belgium to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Belgium to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 1m
€14–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
2h 50m
€9–19
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Rotterdamrideshare 144.3 km
2h 3m
€9
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 49m
€94–319
Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 10m
€42–112
Train via Gare Du Nord
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 41m
€20–37
Drive 141.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Rotterdamcar 141.6 km
1h 41m
€25–36

Belgium to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 153.2 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €9–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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