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Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels Central Station and Rotterdam takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
153 km
Distance
€30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam train times

Trains run hourly between Brussels Central Station and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 153.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Brussels Central Station, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 2 hours.

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