How to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$28

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$17

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2h 6m

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1h 36m

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2h 32m

Average total duration

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from Rotterdam to Zaventem

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9388+Intercity2620
    7:58 PM1h21
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:19 PMBrussels National Airport
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • EuroCity9260+Regional3392 · 3270
    7:10 PM2h39
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:49 PMZaventem station
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • EuroCity9256+Regional3391 · 3269
    6:10 PM2h39
    Rotterdam Centraal
    8:49 PMZaventem station
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • EuroCity9264
    8:10 PM1h39
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:49 PMBrussels National Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM2h25
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM1h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM1h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    2:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem

Travel to Zaventem 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 Zaventem.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Zaventem including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zaventem costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 32m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Zaventem is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Zaventem is:
  • Around 29 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zaventem to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Zaventem, primarily known for Brussels Airport, generally requires just one day for travelers transiting through or exploring the airport and its immediate surroundings.
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