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Rotterdam to Machelen trains

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The train between Rotterdam and Machelen takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Machelen. 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 1m
Duration
150 km
Distance
€66
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Vilvordetrain train Ic / ...
1h 37m
€56–89

Rotterdam to Machelen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Machelen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Machelen at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 2m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 2m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 1m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 2m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 1m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 2m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 2m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 1m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Machelen? 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: 150.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Machelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vilvorde via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 37m.

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