How to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels

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Travel Information from Rotterdam to Brussels

distanceDistance74 miles (119 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$8 - $21
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $21 (€18) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or NS International | IC Brussel

Travel 74 miles (119 km) by train or bus from Rotterdam to Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or NS International | IC Brussel among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Brussels.

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from Rotterdam to Brussels

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
10:30AM2h30
Rotterdam
01:00PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
01:30PM2h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat
04:05PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurostar
10:58AM1h10
Rotterdam Centraal
12:08PMBrussels-Midi
$1021One-way
0 transfers
Other options
NS International
09:11AM2h06
Rotterdam Centraal
11:17AMBrussels-Midi
$531One-way
0 transfers
NS International
10:11AM2h06
Rotterdam Centraal
12:17PMBrussels-Midi
$531One-way
0 transfers
NS International
08:11AM2h06
Rotterdam Centraal
10:17AMBrussels-Midi
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:05AM2h55
Rotterdam, Conradstraat
01:00PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:15PM2h25
Rotterdam
06:40PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:40PM3h00
Rotterdam, Conradstraat
06:40PMBruxelles, Gare du Nord
$91One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Rotterdam to Brussels

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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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Find the best journey between Rotterdam and Brussels with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, European Sleeper and Eurostar! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Rotterdam and Rotterdam. Germany to Belgium is connected by night train three times a week expecting to increase to a daily service and extend to cities like Dresden and Prague. Select from seats, couchettes, and sleeper options. With the couchettes, you get free drinks and power plugs, and with the sleeper option you get power plugs as well as free meals. All tickets are Flex Night meaning you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance and they are non-exchangeable.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      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.
      FAQs

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

      The cheapest way to travel to Brussels from Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

      A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train with an average ticket price of $21 (€18) from Rotterdam to Brussels.

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

      Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

      Getting to Brussels by bus takes 2 h 5 min on average.

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

      The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Brussels is:

      • 11 buses per day.
      • 16 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Brussels from Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or bus 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 who purchase a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Brussels depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
      • Most travelers catch their train from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels-Central.

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

      • You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Brussels with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Movelia or Lasta. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with Ourbus from Rotterdam to Brussels.
      • You can travel by train between Rotterdam and Brussels with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, PKP Intercity, European Sleeper, BSB or SNCB, and you can find Eurostar Rotterdam to Brussels tickets for $22 (€19) on Omio.

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

      • You can find 11 direct buses per day to Brussels with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
      • You can check for a direct train to Brussels with Eurostar or SNCB with 16 direct trains per day.

      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.

      Looking to extend your trip from Rotterdam to Brussels? Many Omio customers who go from Rotterdam to Brussels usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin from Brussels, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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