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How to get fromBrussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaanby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaan by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
    1h 36m
    €45–75
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus 813 / ...
    3h 21m
    €13–22
  3. Drive 140.4 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaancar car 140.4 km
    1h 36m
    €26–37
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3h 22m
    €133–355
  5. Train via Bruxelles-Central

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Ec / ...
    2h 31m
    €19–52
  6. Train via Roosendaal

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Roosendaaltrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Blaaktrain train Intercity / ...
    2h 41m
    €22–45

Brussels to Rotterdam, Essenlaan by train and tram (Eurostar)

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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