Brussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaan Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Rotterdam, Essenlaan takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 43m
Duration: 142 km
Distance: €53
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Eurostar)

best

Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys

1h 36m

€44–75

Brussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels and Rotterdam, Essenlaan. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Rotterdam, Essenlaan at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:53 PM → 9:36 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
9:53 PM → 11:47 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:53 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 2:04 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:53 AM → 9:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:53 AM → 10:27 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:27 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:29 PM
1h 36m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 3:31 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:53 AM → 11:40 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:31 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 3:34 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
3:53 PM → 5:35 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:53 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 2:04 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:53 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 2:04 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes

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