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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels 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 Rotterdam to Brussels:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Brussels costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bruxelles, Gare du Nord.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, European Sleeper, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Lasta to go to Brussels by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, European Sleeper, European Sleeper.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Lasta.
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