How to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels

Travel from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Brussels from Rotterdam restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Brussels, Belgium from Rotterdam?

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Brussels, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 10/17/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Brussels from Rotterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Rotterdam, Netherlands from Belgium is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Rotterdam from Brussels restricted?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Rotterdam from Brussels?

Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 10/17/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rotterdam from Brussels closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel to Brussels from Rotterdam. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Rotterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€7).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Brussels:

Taking a bus is usually $14 (€12) less than taking a train to Brussels, which costs on average $23 (€19) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Rotterdam to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Brussels that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 2 h.

The distance is approximately 74 miles (119 km) from Rotterdam to Brussels.

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Brussels is:

• 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey 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 from Rotterdam to Brussels:

• Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
• Trains mostly leave from Rotterdam Centraal and tend to arrive in Bruxelles-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Brussels:

• You can go to Brussels from Rotterdam by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€7) with Flixbus from Rotterdam to Brussels on Omio.
• You can travel by train between Rotterdam and Brussels with SNCB | IC, and you can find SNCB | IC Rotterdam to Brussels tickets for $23 (€19) on Omio.

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

• You can book a direct bus with Flixbus.

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

Before traveling from Rotterdam to Brussels, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route is costing $9 (€7) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $23 (€19) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Rotterdam to Brussels tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.