How to get from Rotterdam to Brussels
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 121 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
121 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 27mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 27m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rotterdam → Rotterdam CentralbusCity transit·10m
- 2Rotterdam Central → Brussels Zaventembus
FlixBus·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€110October 2026
€105Departures from Rotterdam to Brussels
FlixBus runs 57 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 57 | 00:25 | 23:25 |
| NS Inttrain | 40 | 06:42 | 19:58 |
| SNCBtrain | 16 | 07:10 | 22:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRotterdam Central-Brussels ZaventemBook →
NS IntRotterdam-BrusselsBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Brussels works
Start with a City transit bus from Rotterdam to Rotterdam Central, about 10 min. Transfer in Rotterdam Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Brussels Zaventem (1h 40m). In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 10m, 1 transfer.
Rotterdam to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Brussels from Rotterdam?
About 121 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Brussels cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Brussels?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, NS Int.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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