The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels Airport for Rotterdam Centraal on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:48 AM1h57Brussels Airport12:45 PMRotterdam Centraal$371One-way0 transfers
6:48 PM2h02Brussels Airport8:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$371One-way0 transfers
7:37 AM1h41Brussels Airport9:18 AMRotterdam Centraal$411One-way0 transfers
7:11 AM1h39Brussels Airport8:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way0 transfers
10:11 AM1h39Brussels Airport11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way0 transfers
7:11 AM1h39Brussels Airport8:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way0 transfers
11:11 AM1h39Brussels Airport12:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$561One-way0 transfers
10:11 AM1h39Brussels Airport11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$461One-way0 transfers
7:37 AM1h41Brussels Airport9:18 AMRotterdam Centraal$411One-way0 transfers
10:48 AM1h57Brussels Airport12:45 PMRotterdam Centraal$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal costing on average $42 (€33).
Other travel options to Rotterdam Centraal take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $42 (€33) compared to roughly $33 (€26) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9219 | 8:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2629+ 9309 | 8:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 10:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2629+ 9531 | 8:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 10:17 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9223 | 9:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2630+ 9415 | 9:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2630+ 9315 | 9:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2630+ 9535 | 9:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 11:17 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9227 | 10:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2631+ 9321 | 10:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 12:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2631+ 9539 | 10:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 12:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9231 | 11:11 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 12:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2632+ 9543 | 11:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 1:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 9329 | 12:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 1:32 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9235 | 12:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 1:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2633+ 9547 | 12:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 2:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9239 | 1:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 2:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2634+ 9339 | 1:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 3:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2634+ 9551 | 1:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 3:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9243 | 2:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 3:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2635+ 9555 | 2:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 4:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9247 | 3:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 4:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2636+ 9559 | 3:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 5:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2636+ 9351 | 3:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 5:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9251 | 4:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 5:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2637+ 9563 | 4:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 6:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9255 | 5:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2638+ 9363 | 5:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 7:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2638+ 9463 | 5:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 7:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2638+ 9567 | 5:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 7:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9259 | 6:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 7:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2639+ 9369 | 6:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 8:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2639+ 9571 | 6:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 8:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9263 | 7:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2640+ 9375 | 7:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 9:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2640+ 9575 | 7:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 9:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9267 | 8:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 9:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2641+ 9381 | 8:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 10:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2641+ 9579 | 8:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 10:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9271 | 9:11 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h39 | 10:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2642+ 9387 | 9:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 11:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2642+ 9583 | 9:41 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 11:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1943 · 520+ 18981+ 2992 | 9:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 8h32 | 6:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Trains from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 4:53 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal trainsNS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB trains will get you between Brussels Airport and Rotterdam Centraal from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
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