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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Schaerbeek
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Schaerbeek
How to get from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:15 PM 2h25 Rotterdam 5:40 PM Schaerbeek $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

3:15 PM 2h25 Rotterdam 5:40 PM Schaerbeek $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:25 PM 2h10 Rotterdam 1:35 AM Schaerbeek $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:15 PM 2h15 Rotterdam 11:30 PM Schaerbeek $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:30 PM 2h35 Rotterdam 3:05 PM Schaerbeek $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:50 AM 2h15 Rotterdam 6:05 AM Schaerbeek $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Schaerbeek costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Schaerbeek as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels-North.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Regional, Intercity, Eurostar to go to Schaerbeek by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Schaerbeek by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with EuroCity, Eurostar.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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