4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 44m. 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 €19.
Distance: 120 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€34 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Rotterdam
How to get from Brussels to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 16132:48 AM2h12Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 16132:48 AM2h12Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
93015:53 AM1h09Brussels-Midi7:02 AMRotterdam Centraal€491One-way0 transfers
Other options
2009+923111:03 AM1h47Brussels-North12:50 PMRotterdam Centraal€241One-way1 transfer- 2006+92198:03 AM1h47Brussels-North9:50 AMRotterdam Centraal€241One-way1 transfer
- 2007+92239:03 AM1h47Brussels-North10:50 AMRotterdam Centraal€241One-way1 transfer
- 47435:00 AM2h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:20 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€101One-way0 transfers
- 165712:40 PM2h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€101One-way0 transfers
- 510958:05 AM2h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€101One-way0 transfers
KL1702+
35288:05 AM3h02Brussels Airport11:07 AMRotterdam Centraal€6781One-way1 transfer- KL1704+323610:25 AM3h02Brussels Airport1:27 PMRotterdam Centraal€6781One-way1 transfer
- KL1700+32206:20 AM3h07Brussels Airport9:27 AMRotterdam Centraal€6781One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rotterdam costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Alibus, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 23 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
Travelling from Brussels to Rotterdam: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
