How to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 120 km

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€32

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€18

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Cheapest

2h 15m

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1h 45m

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30m

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2h 54m

Average total duration

2h 24m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Rotterdam to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    9:10 PM2h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    11:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    9:10 PM2h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    11:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9316
    7:58 AM1h08
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:06 AMBrussels-Midi
    491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • EuroCity9224
    10:10 AM1h55
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:05 PMBrussels-North
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • EuroCity9260
    7:10 PM1h55
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:05 PMBrussels-North
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • EuroCity9256
    6:10 PM1h55
    Rotterdam Centraal
    8:05 PMBrussels-North
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094
    7:30 PM2h25
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1608
    12:46 AM2h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    3:06 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 PM3h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:10 PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
    321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Rotterdam to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Brussels costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 24m.

The Rotterdam to Brussels distance is approximately 120 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Brussels is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Brussels 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 Rotterdam to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Lasta, RET to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Lasta.
  • 14 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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