There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
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Line 33 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalbus 33
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
1h 59m€44–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
4h 15m€15–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Brussels Central Station152.3 km
1h 45mDrive 152.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Stationcar 152.3 km
1h 45m€27–39Line 33 bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraalbus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3h 11m€132–355Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec / ...
2h 45m€20–58Train via Suede
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
3h 11m€23–41
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bruxelles-Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Brussels Central Station is 149 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station without a car is to line 33 bus and train which takes 1h 59m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station, including transfers.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €60 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands and Brussels Central Station, Belgium?
FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- European Sleeper
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- European Sleeper
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- European Sleeper
- Phone
- +31 900 5006010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ret.nl
Bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.ret.nl/
Bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.ret.nl/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Brussels Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brussels Central Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Brussels Central Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.