Brussels to Rotterdam Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Brussels to Rotterdam, side by side.

Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Cheapest days to travel in the next 30 days

The lowest fare last seen for each day we have data for, Brussels to Rotterdam. Bars start at zero and the highlighted day is the cheapest; days without a bar have no fare seen yet.

These are fares earlier searches saw, with the date each was last seen: not live prices. The price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Cheapest month to travel

The lowest fare last seen for travel in each month with enough data, Brussels to Rotterdam. The highlighted month is the cheapest.

These are fares earlier searches saw, with the date each was last seen: not live prices. The price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Direct trains (no change)

The timetable lists 8 direct train(s) from Brussels to Rotterdam on a sample day, the fastest in 1 h 09 min. Departures: 05:44, 05:53, 06:44, 06:49, 07:44, 07:49, 07:53, 08:44.

Services: EC 9211, EC 9215, EC 9219, EC 9223, ECD 9523.

Timetable read 25 Oct 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.

Brussels to Rotterdam: what to expect

Brussels and Rotterdam are about 118 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Belgium to Netherlands. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 118 km this is a short regional hop.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Brussels–Rotterdam tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €9.80, across 5 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Rotterdam

• Rotterdam's Cube Houses are 38 small cubes plus two 'super-cubes', and one owner runs tours of a furnished 'show cube'. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Markthal, opened in 2014, is covered inside by an 11,000 m² artwork called Horn of Plenty (Hoorn des Overvloeds). (Source: Wikipedia)
• Rotterdam's Euromast tower was erected in 1960 on the occasion of the Floriade horticultural expo. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Brussels to Rotterdam

How long does the journey from Brussels to Rotterdam take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 09 min by train and about 2 h 30 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Brussels to Rotterdam?
The lowest fare seen recently is €7.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €13.60. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €9.80). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Brussels to Rotterdam?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €13.60 and the lowest bus fare €7.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Brussels to Rotterdam?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.

What is the cheapest day to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam in the next 30 days?
Of the days we have fares for, 3 Nov 2026 (Tuesday) was the cheapest: €7.98 by bus (last seen 31 Oct 2026).

Which month is cheapest for Brussels to Rotterdam?
For travel in Nov 2026 the lowest fare seen is €7.98 by bus (last seen 31 Oct 2026). 2 months had enough fares to compare.

What is the fastest way from Brussels to Rotterdam?
The shortest journeys seen: train 1 h 09 min, bus 2 h 05 min.

Is there a direct train from Brussels to Rotterdam?
Yes. The timetable lists 8 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 1 h 09 min. Departures: 05:44, 05:53, 06:44, 06:49, 07:44, 07:49, 07:53, 08:44. Services differ by day, so check your date.