How to get from Brussels to Rotterdam
- 121 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 45m
- 51 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Train
€35
Cheapest
1h 45m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 121 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
121 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 2h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 1h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€14Omio catalogue, Oct 92h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 91h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels Zaventem → Rotterdam Centralbus
FlixBus·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Brussels to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 51 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 21:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 51 | 01:10 | 21:20 |
| NS Inttrain | 40 | 05:44 | 19:49 |
| SNCBtrain | 16 | 05:44 | 20:44 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 14:40 | 14:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:10
- 01:45
- 02:10
- 02:15
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 03:45
- 04:00
- 04:15
- 04:45
- 05:00
- 05:45
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 07:50
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:15
- 09:25
- 09:45
- 10:15
- 10:45
- 11:25
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:25
- 12:55
- 14:15
- 14:50
- 15:15
- 15:50
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:45
- 17:05
- 17:15
- 17:45
- 18:05
- 18:15
- 18:45
- 19:15
- 19:45
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:20
All departuresNS Int
- 05:44
- 05:53
- 06:44
- 06:49
- 07:44
- 07:49
- 08:44
- 08:49
- 08:53
- 09:44
- 09:49
- 09:53
- 10:44
- 10:49
- 11:22
- 11:44
- 11:49
- 11:53
- 12:22
- 12:44
- 12:49
- 13:44
- 13:49
- 13:53
- 14:22
- 14:44
- 14:49
- 14:53
- 15:44
- 15:49
- 16:44
- 16:49
- 17:44
- 17:49
- 17:53
- 18:22
- 18:44
- 18:49
- 19:44
- 19:49
All departuresSNCB
- 05:44
- 06:44
- 07:44
- 08:44
- 09:44
- 10:44
- 11:44
- 12:44
- 13:44
- 14:44
- 15:43
- 16:44
- 17:44
- 18:44
- 19:44
- 20:44
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 14:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBrussels Zaventem-Rotterdam CentralBook →
NS IntBruxelles Midi-RotterdamBook →
SNCBBruxelles Midi-RotterdamBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Rotterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels Zaventem to Rotterdam Central, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 1h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:10 and the last at 21:20, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Rotterdam?
51 a day with FlixBus, between 01:10 and 21:20.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Rotterdam leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Brussels to Rotterdam?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 05:44 and the last at 19:49, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Rotterdam?
40 a day with NS Int, between 05:44 and 19:49.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Rotterdam leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with NS Int, according to the published timetable.
How far is Rotterdam from Brussels?
About 121 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Rotterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB.
Can you get from Brussels to Rotterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026