How to travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam

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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 38m. 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 $21.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$37

Average price

$16

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Cheapest

$32

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

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30m

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2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

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1h 46m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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 $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaventem and Rotterdam including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zaventem to Rotterdam among Omio's users.

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from Zaventem to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM1h50
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM1h50
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity2631+Eurocity Direct9539
    10:41 AM1h36
    Brussels National Airport
    12:17 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Regional3780+EuroCity9227
    9:35 AM2h15
    Zaventem station
    11:50 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional3782+EuroCity9235
    11:35 AM2h15
    Zaventem station
    1:50 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional3781+EuroCity9231
    10:35 AM2h15
    Zaventem station
    12:50 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM1h55
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    12:15 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h15
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM1h45
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    6:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Zaventem to Rotterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaventem and Rotterdam including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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 $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Zaventem to Rotterdam is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 26 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaventem to Rotterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaventem to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, Intercity to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaventem to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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