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Train World
Major railway museum in Schaerbeek with historic locomotives, immersive displays, and Belgian rail heritage exhibits. A strong museum option reachable from the airport area via Brussels.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 34 trains that leave Rotterdam for Brussels Airport on Sun, May 31, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
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9256Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m 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 Rotterdam to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $34 (€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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Brussels Airport trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9536+ 2613 | 12:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9236 | 1:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1147+ 9236 | 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9540+ 2614 | 1:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 3:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9240 | 2:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1151+ 9240 | 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9544+ 2615 | 2:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 4:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9244 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1155+ 9244 | 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 2616 | 3:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 5:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9512+ 2607 | 6:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 8:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9212 | 7:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 8:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1123+ 9212 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 8:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 2608 | 7:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9216 | 8:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1127+ 9216 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9520+ 2609 | 8:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 10:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9220 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1131+ 9220 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9524+ 2610 | 9:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 11:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9224 | 10:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1135+ 9224 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 2611 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 12:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9228 | 11:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1139+ 9228 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 2612 | 11:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 1:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
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Major railway museum in Schaerbeek with historic locomotives, immersive displays, and Belgian rail heritage exhibits. A strong museum option reachable from the airport area via Brussels.
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Well-known car museum in the Cinquantenaire complex featuring classic automobiles, Belgian marques, and rotating exhibitions. Good for transport and design enthusiasts.
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Central Brussels cultural terrace with gardens and one of the city’s best skyline viewpoints. Frequently featured in travel photography and social media content.
Elegant 19th-century covered arcade ideal for architecture lovers and leisurely strolling. One of Brussels’ classic atmospheric passageways and a very popular stop.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often served with white wine, cream, or garlic broth. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A traditional Flemish beef stew slowly braised with Belgian beer, onions, and mustard. It is rich, hearty, and deeply tied to Belgian home cooking.
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A well-known airport restaurant at Brussels Airport serving Belgian and international classics in a comfortable sit-down setting.
A popular fast-casual chain focused on fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and healthy light meals in a modern setting.
A familiar casual option at the airport for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and quick Belgian-style bites before a flight.
Airport prices are higher than in central Brussels. Meals, coffee, and convenience items usually cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated.
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