There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, tram, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenbergetrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€56–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brugesbus 814 / ...
5h 9m€21–48Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Zeebruggecar 162.9 km
2h 8m€29–41Train, tram
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
- Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 3 to Zeebrugge Kerktram Kt
3h 43m€25–91Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vlissingentrain
- Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
- Take the bus from Breskens, Veerhaven to Westkapelle, Dorpbus 42
5h 9m€41–49
Rotterdam to Zeebrugge by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Zeebrugge. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Zeebrugge Kerk via Brugge Station perron C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zeebrugge Kerk via Bruxelles-Midi and Blankenberge Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Zeebrugge is 251 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Zeebrugge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Zeebrugge train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zeebrugge, Belgium?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zeebrugge Kerk via Bruxelles-Midi, Blankenberge, and Blankenberge Station perron 2 in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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 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
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenberge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €19–28
- 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 Vlissingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €13–15
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Tram from Oostende Station tramperron 3 to Zeebrugge Kerk
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 900 2666399
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Breskens, Veerhaven to Westkapelle, Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Breskens, Veerhaven to Westkapelle, Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Westerschelde Ferry
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Zeebrugge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Rotterdam to Zeebrugge train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zeebrugge is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Rotterdam to Zeebrugge.
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