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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Zaventem will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 89 trains from Rotterdam to Zaventem, including 9 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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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Trains from Rotterdam to Zaventem run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $10 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rotterdam to Zaventem.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Zaventem trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9512+ 2607 | 6:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 8:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9512+ 3657 | 6:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 8:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 2607 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h22 | 8:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 3657 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h58 | 8:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 3657 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h58 | 8:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9212 | 7:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 8:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9212+ 3758 | 7:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 9:25 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1123+ 9212 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 8:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1123+ 9212+ 3758 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 9:25 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9516+ 2608 | 7:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 3658 | 7:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 2608 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 2608 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 3658 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 3658 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 3658 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 3658 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9216 | 8:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9216+ 3759 | 8:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 10:25 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1127+ 9216 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1127+ 9216+ 3759 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9520+ 2609 | 8:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 10:20 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9520+ 3659 | 8:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 2609 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h22 | 10:20 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 3659 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 3659 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9220 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9220+ 3760 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 11:25 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1131+ 9220 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1131+ 9220+ 3760 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 11:25 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9524+ 2610 | 9:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 11:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9524+ 3660 | 9:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 2610 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 11:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 2610 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 11:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 3660 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 3660 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 3660 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 3660 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9224 | 10:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9224+ 3761 | 10:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 12:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1135+ 9224 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1135+ 9224+ 3761 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 12:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9528+ 2611 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 12:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 3661 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 12:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9228 | 11:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9228+ 3762 | 11:10 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 1:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1139+ 9228 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1139+ 9228+ 3762 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9532+ 2612 | 11:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 1:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 3662 | 11:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 1:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 2612 | 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 1:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 3662 | 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 1:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 3662 | 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 1:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9232 | 12:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 1:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9232+ 3763 | 12:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 2:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1143+ 9232 | 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 1:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1143+ 9232+ 3763 | 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9536+ 2613 | 12:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9536+ 3663 | 12:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9236 | 1:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9236+ 3764 | 1:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 3:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1147+ 9236 | 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1147+ 9236+ 3764 | 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 3:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9540+ 2614 | 1:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 3:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9540+ 3664 | 1:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 3:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 2614 | 1:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 3:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 3664 | 1:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 3:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 3664 | 1:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 3:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9240 | 2:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9240+ 3765 | 2:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 4:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1151+ 9240 | 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1151+ 9240+ 3765 | 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h10 | 4:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9544+ 2615 | 2:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 4:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9544+ 3665 | 2:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 4:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9244 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9244+ 3766 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h16 | 5:26 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1155+ 9244 | 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h34 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1155+ 9244+ 3766 | 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h11 | 5:26 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
9548+ 2616 | 3:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h37 | 5:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 3666 | 3:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2h13 | 5:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 2616 | 3:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h21 | 5:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 3666 | 3:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 5:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 3666 | 3:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 5:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9370+ 3667 | 4:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 6:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9376+ 3668 | 5:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 7:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9476+ 3668 | 5:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h57 | 7:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
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Distinctive museum in Tervuren showcasing Central Africa collections, architecture, and landscaped park surroundings.
Leading old masters museum in Brussels, featuring Bruegel, Rubens, and Flemish painting highlights.
Major aviation museum at nearby Brussels Airport with preserved aircraft and exhibits on Belgian civil and military flying history.
Large public park and arboretum in nearby Tervuren, perfect for scenic walks, cycling, and classic landscape views.
Central square of Zaventem with shops, events, and an easy base for seeing the town’s everyday character.
Popular urban park with sports areas, paths, and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the center.
Crisp twice-fried potato fries, a Belgian staple often served with mayonnaise. They are iconic street food eaten across Flanders and Brussels.
Mussels cooked with white wine, celery, onion, and herbs, usually served with fries. A classic Belgian brasserie dish popular nationwide.
A hearty Flemish beef stew simmered with dark Belgian beer and onions. It is a beloved comfort dish with rich regional beer flavor.
Casual local brasserie serving Belgian comfort food and grills in an approachable neighborhood setting close to central Zaventem.
Refined fine dining near Brussels Airport, known for elegant French-Belgian cooking and polished service in a contemporary setting.
Well-known airport dining spot with Belgian beers, brasserie classics, and a relaxed atmosphere suited to travelers and locals.
Moderate for Belgium: stays and dining cost more than smaller towns, but transit is efficient and everyday meals remain manageable for most travelers.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Zaventem 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 Zaventem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rotterdam to Zaventem trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Zaventem station pair. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Zaventem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
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.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Alexander is 6 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Alexander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Alexander, Brasserie Waalhaven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Alexander: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander, NH Capelle, Campanile Rotterdam Oost.
Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
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