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 9m and costs €13 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels 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 Brussels and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Brussels to Rotterdam?

The distance between Brussels and Rotterdam is 137 km. The road distance is 141.6 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 9m and costs €13 - €120.

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

The train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Rotterdam bus from?

Brussels to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North 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 9m and costs €13 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €24 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Brussels to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Brussels to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central 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 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m 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 816+ 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 CentraalEurostar / ...
1h 9m
€13–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station813 / ...
2h 50m
€7–24
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Rotterdam144.3 km
2h 3m
€9
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
2h 37m
€94–359
Drive 141.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Rotterdam141.6 km
1h 40m
€25–36

Brussels to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 137.3 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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 €16–55 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €9–22 and the journey takes 2h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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