There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Brussels 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
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
1h 8m€13–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
2h 45m€7–25Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Brussels147.2 km
2h 3m€9Train, fly
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2h 27m€93–357Train via Mechelen
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to MechelenEuroCity
- Take the train from Mechelen to Brussel-CentraalEuroCity
2h 45m€22–35Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Brussels142.8 km
1h 38m€26–37
Rotterdam to Brussels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Brussels is 137 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €90.
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Rotterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €25 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?
Eurostar operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Three other operators also service this route. 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. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- 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
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €26–40
- Comfort
- €28–40
- Premium
- €45–60
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–75
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- 1st Class
- €40–75
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 Mechelen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Mechelen to Brussel-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €16–19
- 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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Rotterdam to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Mechelen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Brussels is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Brussels.
Book your Rotterdam to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rotterdam to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1781+ hotels available in Brussels.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.