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Compare bus and train for Zaventem to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Rotterdam:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Rotterdam costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
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How to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 AM1h50Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:45 PM2h00Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)8:45 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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93159:41 AM1h21Brussels National Airport11:02 AMRotterdam Centraal$1211One-way1 transfer
Other options
3780+92279:35 AM2h15Zaventem station11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$381One-way1 transfer- 3781+923110:35 AM2h15Zaventem station12:50 PMRotterdam Centraal$381One-way1 transfer
- 922710:11 AM1h39Brussels National Airport11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM1h55Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)3:50 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM2h15Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM2h20Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)4:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Rotterdam:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Rotterdam costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel.
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