There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bilzen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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Train via Antwerp
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aarschottrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Aarschot to Bilzentrain P / ...
2h 28m€23–89Bus via Eindhoven
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
4h 26m€15–23Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Bilzencar 161.3 km
2h 2m€29–41Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
3h 29m€40–125Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Maastrichtbus Kyiv-Amsterdam
4h 46m
Rotterdam to Bilzen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bilzen is to bus via Eindhoven which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bilzen is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bilzen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bilzen AZ Vesalius via Eindhoven Station and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bilzen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bilzen via Anvers-Central and Aarschot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bilzen is 186 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bilzen without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 2h 28m and costs €22 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Rotterdam to Bilzen, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Bilzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Bilzen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bilzen is to train via Antwerp which takes 2h 28m and costs €22 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Eindhoven, which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bilzen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bilzen via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Aarschot in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bilzen AZ Vesalius via Eindhoven Station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €28–50
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €75–130
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Anvers-Central to Aarschot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- 1st Class
- €9–13
Train from Aarschot to Bilzen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €55–70
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €13–15
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Eindhoven Station to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Rotterdam to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Bilzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.
Rotterdam to Bilzen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bilzen is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Rotterdam to Bilzen.
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