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Brussels to Rotterdam by train
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Cheapest Price US$16.50
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30 days in advance US$17.00
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7 days in advance US$21.00
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First train05:44
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Last train21:57
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 9m
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Distance122 kilometres
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Trains per day64
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Avg. journey time1hr 32m
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Train operators
Travelling from Brussels to Rotterdam by train
Want to know how to get from Brussels to Rotterdam by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Brussels to Rotterdam take around 1 hour and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 122 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Brussels is scheduled to depart at around 05:44. The last departure is usually at around 21:53 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Brussels at around 05:44, with the last train leaving at around 21:57. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 64 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$16.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Rotterdam, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Rotterdam.
Is there a direct train from Brussels to Rotterdam?
Yes, there is a direct train from Brussels to Rotterdam.
How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam?
The Brussels to Rotterdam train travel takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Brussels to Rotterdam train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Rotterdam leaving Brussels at around 05:44 and the last train leaving at around 21:53 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Brussels at around 05:44, with the final departure at 21:57.
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Thalys, Eurostar or Intercity
It is easy to travel by train from Brussels to Rotterdam. Belgium and the Netherlands are both members of Schengen so, while there may be some light-touch security checks on the train, there are no frontier formalities as such.
The number of daily trains serving the Brussels to Rotterdam route has more than doubled since late 2014, so passengers are now really spoilt for choice. You can opt for either a premium Thalys train, an occasional Eurostar or the slower Intercity (IC) service. The Thalys and Eurostar trains must be pre-booked and each ticket includes a seat reservation. The IC option allows you to be totally flexible as tickets are not tied to a specific train service.
Brussels to Rotterdam
There are generally two trains each hour from Brussels to Rotterdam. All trains leave from Brussels Midi station. One train each hour is an Intercity service which is comfortable but slow. It makes half a dozen stops along the way including a very useful alternative Brussels pickup point at Brussels Central, close to the Grand Place in the heart of the city. This train also stops at Brussels National Airport.
The other hourly train on this route is a high-speed service usually operated by Thalys, but with an occasional Eurostar on the route too. Thalys trains make just one stop; that’s at Antwerp. The Eurostar runs non-stop. Thalys and Eurostar trains take 70 minutes for the run from Brussels Midi to Rotterdam Centraal. That’s an hour faster than the Intercity. All trains from Brussels run to Rotterdam Centraal Station, from where it is just a short tram ride south to the central district and the complex of museums and galleries around Museumpark.