Where do I depart from Rotterdam? Where do I arrive in Brussels?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Brussels: Most travelers board their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès). Most travelers take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Midi.

Which travel companies can get me from Rotterdam to Brussels?

The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Brussels: Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Rotterdam to Brussels tickets on Omio for $13 (€12). SNCB can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCB from Rotterdam to Brussels for $44 (€40).

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from Rotterdam to Brussels

How to get from Rotterdam to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

09:55PM1h55

Rotterdam, Conradstraat

11:50PMBruxelles, Rue de France

€81One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:55PM1h55

Rotterdam, Conradstraat

11:50PMBruxelles, Rue de France

€81One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

10:58AM1h10

Rotterdam Centraal

12:08PMBrussels-Midi

€771One-way

0 transfers

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Bus

08:11AM2h06

Rotterdam Centraal

10:17AMBrussels-Midi

€391One-way

0 transfers

09:11AM2h06

Rotterdam Centraal

11:17AMBrussels-Midi

€391One-way

0 transfers

10:11AM2h06

Rotterdam Centraal

12:17PMBrussels-Midi

€391One-way

0 transfers

12:46AM2h20

Rotterdam, Conradstraat

03:06AMBruxelles, Rue de France

€141One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information to Brussels from Rotterdam

	Distance	74 miles (119 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$13 - $44
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $13 (€12) • 2 h 30 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $44 (€40) • 2 h 5 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or SNCB

Travel 74 miles (119 km) by bus or train from Rotterdam to Brussels. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $13 (€12). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Rotterdam to Brussels.

How to get from Rotterdam to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 51,89% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Train Companies

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Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next travel from Rotterdam to Brussels with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Rotterdam and Brussels. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $9

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $9

FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Brussels

FAQs: Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Brussels.

There are 2 travel options from Rotterdam to Brussels: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Brussels from Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Brussels:

Taking a bus costs $31 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Brussels from Rotterdam is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Getting to Brussels by bus takes 2 h 30 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 74 miles (119 km) between Rotterdam and Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Brussels is:

12 buses per day.
10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Rotterdam to Brussels as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Brussels:

Most travelers board their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès).
Most travelers take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Midi.

The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Brussels:

Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Rotterdam to Brussels tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
SNCB can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCB from Rotterdam to Brussels for $44 (€40).

Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Brussels with the following travel companies:

Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 10 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Rotterdam to Brussels.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Rotterdam to Brussels often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or London. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rotterdam and Brussels itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Brussels and any of these top destinations today!

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