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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zottegem is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zottegem is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €45 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Zottegem?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Zottegem station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Zottegem Station perron 5 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Aalst Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Zottegem?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zottegem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zottegem via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Zottegem?

The distance between Rotterdam and Zottegem is 179 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zottegem without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Zottegem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zottegem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zottegem train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Zottegem?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zottegem is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zottegem bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Zottegem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zottegem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Zottegem?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zottegem is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Rotterdam to Zottegem.

Where can I stay near Zottegem?

There are 910+ hotels available in Zottegem.

Rotterdam to Zottegem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to ZottegemS8 / ...
2h 5m
€48–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Aalst Station perron 5R14 / ...
5h 48m
€14–32
Drive 159.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zottegem159.5 km
2h 6m
€29–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zottegem
3h 38m
€104–323
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-NoordEuroCity
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to ZottegemS8 / ...
3h 8m
€35–89

Rotterdam to Zottegem by train

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Distance: 179.4 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zottegem via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Zottegem Station perron 5 via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, and Aalst Station perron 3 in around 5h 48m.

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