How to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam
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4.6Travel Information between Brussels and Rotterdam
 Distance | 119 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €6 - €13 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €6 • 1 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €13 • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Eurostar |
Take a train or coach to travel 119 km to Rotterdam from Brussels. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Brussels to Rotterdam.
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How to get from Brussels to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from Brussels to Rotterdam
Find the best trip from Brussels to Rotterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Eurostar. Comparing timetables and prices and booking the most affordable route has never been easier with over 1000 travel operators on Omio.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains from Brussels to Rotterdam. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Rotterdam
There are 2 travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of €6.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam:
Taking a coach costs €7 less than taking a train, which costs on average €13 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Brussels to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 20 min on average.
Rotterdam is approximately 119 km away from Brussels.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Rotterdam is:
- Around 20 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Brussels and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brussels to Rotterdam:
- Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Trains from Brussels to Rotterdam most often leave from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Rotterdam:
- You can take a coach from Brussels to Rotterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with Ourbus from Brussels to Rotterdam.
- You can go to Rotterdam from Brussels by train with Eurostar or European Sleeper. You'll see cheap train tickets for €34 with European Sleeper from Brussels to Rotterdam on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Rotterdam with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 20 direct coaches per day.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Rotterdam with Eurostar or European Sleeper.
Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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