How to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 120 km

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€36

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

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30m

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3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

NS International | IC Brussel

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from Brussels to Rotterdam

How to get from Brussels to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus1657
12:40PM2h17
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
02:57PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1613
02:48AM2h12
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
05:00AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9397
06:53AM1h09
Brussels-Midi
08:02AMRotterdam Centraal
561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

EuroCity9231
10:56AM1h54
Brussels-North
12:50PMRotterdam Centraal
311One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9227
09:56AM1h54
Brussels-North
11:50AMRotterdam Centraal
311One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity9231
10:49AM2h01
Brussels-Central
12:50PMRotterdam Centraal
311One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50805
06:25AM2h35
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:00AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
231One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4743
05:00AM2h20
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
07:20AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
231One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1704+Eurocity Direct9540
10:45AM2h53
Brussels Airport
01:38PMRotterdam Centraal
7081One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1704+NS International | IC Brussel1840
10:45AM3h04
Brussels Airport
01:49PMRotterdam Centraal
7081One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1704+NS International | IC Brussel2442
10:45AM3h22
Brussels Airport
02:07PMRotterdam Centraal
7081One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rotterdam costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

The Brussels to Rotterdam distance is approximately 120 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, European Sleeper, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, European Sleeper.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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