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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Belgium is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 15m and costs €45 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Belgium?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Belgium?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bruxelles-Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Belgium?

The distance between Rotterdam and Belgium is 139 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Belgium without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 15m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Rotterdam to Belgium, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Belgium bus from?

Rotterdam to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Belgium train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Belgium?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Belgium is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 15m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €22 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Belgium bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Belgium train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Belgium?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Belgium is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Belgium.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Belgium train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Belgium?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Belgium.

Can I share a ride from Rotterdam to Belgium?

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

Rotterdam to Belgium - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Belgium by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
1h 15m
€45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2h 45m
€9–22
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Brusselsrideshare 147.2 km
2h 3m
€9
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 33m
€93–317
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2h 3m
€17–40
Drive 142.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Brusselscar 142.8 km
1h 38m
€25–36

Rotterdam to Belgium by train and tram (Eurostar)

92Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.8 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €9–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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