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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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$39 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rotterdam costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, PKP Intercity, European Sleeper, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus.
- 20 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB.
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