There are 6 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
1h 52m€17–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Zuidpleinbus 819 / ...
3h 16m€14–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Rotterdam, Zuidplein137.6 km
1h 28mDrive 137.6 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidpleincar 137.6 km
1h 28m€25–36Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
1h 53m€132–342Train via Roosendaal
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Roosendaaltrain Ec
- Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 33m€20–48
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Rotterdam, Zuidplein. However, there are services departing from Zaventem Station and arriving at Rotterdam Zuidplein via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Rotterdam, Zuidplein via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Rotterdam, Zuidplein is 144 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €16 - €50.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs €16 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Rotterdam, Zuidplein, Netherlands?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Zuidplein twice daily. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Roosendaal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Rotterdam Zuidplein
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Rotterdam, Zuidplein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Zuidplein station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
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