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

The cheapest way to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 1h 21m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zaventem and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaventem to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Zaventem Watertorenlaan and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Zaventem and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Zaventem to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zaventem and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Zaventem to Rotterdam?

The distance between Zaventem and Rotterdam is 211 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 2h 23m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaventem to Rotterdam bus from?

Zaventem to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where do I catch the Zaventem to Rotterdam train from?

Zaventem to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Zaventem station.

Train or bus from Zaventem to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 2h 23m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Zaventem to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Zaventem to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Zaventem to Rotterdam train arrive?

Zaventem to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Zaventem to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaventem to Rotterdam is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Zaventem to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 818+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
1h 21m
€87–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N803 / ...
2h 52m
€12–19
Train via Brussels-Midi
1. Take the train from Zaventem to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 23m
€49–119
Drive 138.8 km
1. Drive from Zaventem to Rotterdamcar 138.8 km
1h 33m
€25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 32m
€31–34
Line 82 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Mechelen Station perron 1bus 82
2. Take the train from Mechelen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity
3h 11m
€28–78

Zaventem to Rotterdam by train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.9 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 5 times a day.

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