There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, bus, car, plane or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Antwerp • 1h 22m
Cheapest option
Bus • 2h
4 alternative options
Train • 1h 39m
Drive • 1h 29m
Train, fly • 2h 13m
Towncar • 1h 29m
Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 22m and costs €17 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Brussels Zaventem Airport. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam CS and arriving at Brussels Airport-Zaventem. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 128 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 22m and costs €17 - €85.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train via Antwerp which takes 1h 22m and costs €17 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h.
- Distance: 128.4 km
- Duration: 1h 22m
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
You can take a train from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) via Anvers-Central in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13 - €19 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €70
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €30 - €50
- Comfort
- €35 - €50
- Premium
- €55 - €70
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €60
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €26 - €40
- Comfort
- €28 - €40
- Premium
- €45 - €60
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Schedules at
- europeansleeper.eu
- Seats - Budget
- €6 - €10
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €13
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €26
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €26
- 1st Class
- €34 - €38
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €9 - €14
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €16 - €24
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport
- Estimated price
- €430 - €600
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Rotterdam to Brussels Airport (BRU).
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