There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Benelux by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
1h 19m€45–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
3h 4m€9–24Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Brussels147.2 km
2h 9m€9Train, fly
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 42m€93–357Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2h 12m€14–80Train via Rotterdam Centraal
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2h 18m€21–83Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Beneluxcar 142.8 km
1h 38m€26–37
Rotterdam to Benelux by train, tram, and foot (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Benelux is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Benelux is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 19m and costs €45 - €90.
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.
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.
The distance between Rotterdam and Benelux is 139 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Benelux without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 19m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Rotterdam to Benelux, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Benelux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Benelux train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Benelux is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 19m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €24 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Benelux, 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 €9–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–300
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €40–60
- Comfort
- €45–65
- Premium
- €65–90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €26–40
- Comfort
- €28–40
- Premium
- €45–60
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–28
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €16–28
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–80
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €45–80
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €45–85
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €17–19
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €17–20
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rotterdam to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Benelux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Rotterdam to Benelux train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Benelux is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Benelux.
Book your Rotterdam to Benelux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1776+ hotels available in Benelux.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam and Benelux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.