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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Rotterdam is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €15 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Brussels to Rotterdam?

The distance between Brussels and Rotterdam is 137 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €15 - €75.

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

The train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Rotterdam bus from?

Brussels to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Rotterdam train from?

Brussels to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Brussels to Rotterdam is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs €15 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Brussels to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Brussels to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Brussels to Rotterdam train arrive?

Brussels to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Rotterdam is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Brussels to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Rotterdam?

Book your Brussels to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 848+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Brussels to Rotterdam?

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

Brussels to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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 Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
1h 10m
€15–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Rotterdamrideshare 145.8 km
2h 3m
€9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 20m
€10–20
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 33m
€127–337
Drive 143.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Rotterdamcar 143.1 km
1h 39m
€26–38

Brussels to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 137.2 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdam every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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