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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Boom is to bus and line 50 bus which costs €12 - €40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Boom is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Boom. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Boom Afstaphalte PTS via Antwerpen Opera and Antwerpen Station Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Boom. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Boom via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Boom?

The distance between Rotterdam and Boom is 112 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Boom without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Boom bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Boom train from?

Rotterdam to Boom train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Boom?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Boom is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Boom bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Boom train arrive?

Rotterdam to Boom train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Boom is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Rotterdam to Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Boom.

Rotterdam to Boom - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Boom by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BoomS32 / ...
1h 30m
€37–77
Train via Antwerpen-Centraal
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BoomS32 / ...
1h 30m
€11–54
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Station Zuid to Boom Afstaphalte PTS29a / ...
2h 30m
€12–36
Drive 114.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Boom114.4 km
1h 16m
€21–30
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to RoosendaalIntercity
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to BoomS32 / ...
2h 39m
€17–40

Rotterdam to Boom by train

95Weekly Trains

1h 30mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.8 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Boom via Anvers-Central in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Boom Afstaphalte PTS via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Opera, and Antwerpen Station Zuid in around 2h 30m.

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