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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Zaventem?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Zaventem?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zaventem via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Zaventem?

The distance between Rotterdam and Zaventem is 150 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem without a car is to train via Bruxelles-Midi which takes 1h 42m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zaventem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zaventem train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Zaventem?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem is to train via Bruxelles-Midi which takes 1h 42m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €28 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zaventem bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zaventem train arrive?

Rotterdam to Zaventem train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Zaventem?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zaventem is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Zaventem.

Where can I stay near Zaventem?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Zaventem.

Can I share a ride from Rotterdam to Zaventem?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem 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 Bruxelles-Midi
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
1h 42m
€44–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N803 / ...
1h 53m
€13–27
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Zaventemrideshare 143.3 km
1h 48m
€13
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 6m
€85–317
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ec
1h 53m
€26–76
Drive 141.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zaventemcar 141.6 km
1h 32m
€25–36

Rotterdam to Zaventem by train

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.2 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaventem via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–25 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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