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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$25
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$59
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 28 m
Trains on Sep 19
46
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central 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-Central to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 46 trains from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
92718:49 PM2h01Brussels-Central10:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$251One-way0 transfers- 92677:49 PM2h01Brussels-Central9:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$251One-way0 transfers
- 92636:49 PM2h01Brussels-Central8:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$251One-way0 transfers
1950 · 2555+
221612:40 AM6h58Brussels-Central7:38 AMRotterdam Centraal$321One-way2 transfers- 923110:49 AM2h01Brussels-Central12:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$331One-way0 transfers
3108+
93139:04 AM1h28Brussels-Central10:32 AMRotterdam Centraal$921One-way1 transfer- 3111+932912:04 PM1h28Brussels-Central1:32 PMRotterdam Centraal$751One-way1 transfer
- 3112+99371:04 PM1h28Brussels-Central2:32 PMRotterdam Centraal$861One-way1 transfer
- 2340+94635:33 PM1h29Brussels-Central7:02 PMRotterdam Centraal$1071One-way1 transfer
- 2340+93635:33 PM1h29Brussels-Central7:02 PMRotterdam Centraal$1071One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m 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-Central to Rotterdam Centraal:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Rotterdam Centraal take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $33 (€27) 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 EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Alibus, 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-Central to Rotterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4532+ 9543 | 11:37 AM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 1:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9235 | 11:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 1:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2010+9235 | 11:55 AM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 1:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 3111+9329 | 12:01 PM Brussels-Central | 1h31 | 1:32 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4533+9547 | 12:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 2:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9239 | 12:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 2:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2011+9239 | 12:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 2:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 3112+9937 | 1:01 PM Brussels-Central | 1h31 | 2:32 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2336+9339 | 1:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 3:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2336+9439 | 1:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 3:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4534+9551 | 1:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 3:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9243 | 1:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 3:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2012+9243 | 1:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 3:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4535+9555 | 2:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 4:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9247 | 2:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 4:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2013+9247 | 2:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 4:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2338+9351 | 3:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 5:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4536+9559 | 3:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 5:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9251 | 3:48 PM Brussels-Central | 2h02 | 5:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2014+9251 | 3:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 5:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2339+9357 | 4:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 6:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2339+9457 | 4:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 6:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4537+9563 | 4:36 PM Brussels-Central | 1h41 | 6:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9255 | 4:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2015+9255 | 4:53 PM Brussels-Central | 1h57 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2340+9363 | 5:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 7:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4538+9567 | 5:36 PM Brussels-Central | 1h41 | 7:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9259 | 5:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 7:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2016+9259 | 5:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 7:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2341+9369 | 6:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 8:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4539+9571 | 6:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 8:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9263 | 6:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2017+9263 | 6:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2342+9375 | 7:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 9:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4540+9575 | 7:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 9:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9267 | 7:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 9:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2018+9267 | 7:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 9:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2343+9381 | 8:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 10:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4541+9579 | 8:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 10:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9271 | 8:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 10:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2019+9271 | 8:55 PM Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 10:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2344+9387 | 9:32 PM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 11:02 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 4542+9583 | 9:37 PM Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 11:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 520+18981+2992 · 21416 | 10:01 PM Brussels-Central | 4h50 | 2:51 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 1950 · 2555+2216 | 12:40 AM Brussels-Central | 6h58 | 7:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| 9211 | 5:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 7:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2329+9397 | 6:33 AM Brussels-Central | 1h29 | 8:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 3629+9523 | 6:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 8:17 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9215 | 6:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3630+9527 | 7:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 9:17 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9219 | 7:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2331+9309 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 10:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2830+9531 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Central | 1h34 | 10:17 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9223 | 8:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3108+9313 | 9:04 AM Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 10:32 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2332+9415 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 2332+9315 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 11:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 3632+9535 | 9:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 11:17 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9227 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3633+9539 | 10:45 AM Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 12:17 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 9231 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 12:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
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Netherlands
Trains from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 3:53 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Alibus, Regional, SNCB | BUS from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal trainsEuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Alibus, Regional, SNCB | BUS trains will get you between Brussels-Central and Rotterdam Centraal from $7 (€6). 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-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central 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-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
Most Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Rotterdam Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
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