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 - €21 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 drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €24 - €40.

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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Zaventem to Rotterdam?

The distance between Zaventem and Rotterdam is 139 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 which takes 1h 39m and costs €22 - €75.

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

The train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraal takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.

Train or bus from Zaventem to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €22 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal 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 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity
1h 39m
€22–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N803 / ...
2h 52m
€12–21
Drive 138.8 km
1. Drive from Zaventem to Rotterdamcar 138.8 km
1h 33m
€25–36
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 30m
€94–360
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
Line 82 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Mechelen Station perron 1bus 82
2. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 43m
€15–78

Zaventem to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 139.4 km
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €22–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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