There are 5 ways to get from Ridderkerk to Brussels by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 3 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Rotterdam, P+R Beverwaard to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron Btram 3
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 20m€45–82Line 144 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ridderkerk, Koningsplein to Rotterdam, Zuidplein Hoogbus 144 / ...
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Zuidplein to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
3h 52m€14–24Drive 133.6 km
- Drive from Ridderkerk to Brusselscar 133.6 km
1h 33m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
3h 22m€21–41Train via Bruxelles-Central
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
3h 24m€21–61
Ridderkerk to Brussels by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridderkerk to Brussels is to line 144 bus and bus which costs €14 - €25 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ridderkerk to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridderkerk to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Ridderkerk, Koningsplein and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Rotterdam Zuidplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridderkerk to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, P+R Beverwaard and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Ridderkerk and Brussels is 149 km. The road distance is 133.6 km.
The best way to get from Ridderkerk to Brussels without a car is to line 3 tram and train which takes 2h 20m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Ridderkerk to Brussels, including transfers.
Ridderkerk to Brussels bus services, operated by RET, depart from Ridderkerk, Koningsplein station.
Ridderkerk to Brussels train services, operated by RET, depart from Rotterdam, P+R Beverwaard station.
The best way to get from Ridderkerk to Brussels is to line 144 bus and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €14 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Ridderkerk, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Ridderkerk, Koningsplein to Brussels-North train station via Rotterdam, Zuidplein Hoog and Rotterdam Zuidplein in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 2h 7m. European Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +31 900 5006010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ret.nl
Tram from Rotterdam, P+R Beverwaard to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.ret.nl/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 900 5006010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ret.nl
Bus from Ridderkerk, Koningsplein to Rotterdam, Zuidplein Hoog
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.ret.nl/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Zuidplein to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ridderkerk to Brussels bus services, operated by RET, arrive at Rotterdam, Zuidplein Hoog station.
Ridderkerk to Brussels train services, operated by RET, arrive at Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridderkerk to Brussels is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Ridderkerk to Brussels.
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