What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The fastest way to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 41m and costs €35 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels Central Station and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Central Station station to Rotterdam Centraal Station. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Rotterdam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels Central Station and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

Where do I catch the Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus from?

Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centraal Station?

There are 852+ hotels available in Rotterdam Centraal Station.

Can I share a ride from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Central Station and Rotterdam Centraal Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station

Q: How far is it from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The distance between Brussels Central Station and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 139 km. The road distance is 145 km.

Q: How do I travel from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 41m and costs €35 - €75.

Q: How long does it take to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The best way to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 1h 41m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 3h 24m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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Train via Brussels-Midi (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
1h 41m
€35–71
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Rotterdamrideshare 145.8 km
2h 13m
€9
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 24m
€12–24
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 1m
€131–351
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 4m
€16–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
3h 58m
€11–20
Drive 145 km
1. Drive from Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar 145 km
1h 43m
€26–37

Brussels Central Station to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train and foot (Eurostar)

197Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.3 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdam every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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