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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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rotterdam costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Rotterdam
How to get from Brussels to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 165712:40 PM2h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 165712:40 PM2h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
93015:53 AM1h09Brussels-Midi7:02 AMRotterdam Centraal$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
2006+92197:55 AM1h55Brussels-Central9:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$171One-way1 transfer- 2005+92156:55 AM1h55Brussels-Central8:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$171One-way1 transfer
- 92115:56 AM1h54Brussels-North7:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$211One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM3h00Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C)9:30 PMRotterdam, Centraal Station$211One-way0 transfers
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323610:25 AM3h02Brussels Airport1:27 PMRotterdam Centraal$8381One-way1 transfer- KL1702+35288:05 AM3h02Brussels Airport11:07 AMRotterdam Centraal$8381One-way1 transfer
- KL1700+32206:20 AM3h07Brussels Airport9:27 AMRotterdam Centraal$8381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rotterdam:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rotterdam costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Alibus, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
- 23 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Alibus, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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