Rotterdam to Brussels Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

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

No recent bus fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.

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, Rotterdam to Brussels. 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.

Direct trains (no change)

The timetable lists 17 direct train(s) from Rotterdam to Brussels on a sample day, the fastest in 1 h 08 min. Departures: 06:42, 06:57, 07:10, 07:42, 07:58, 08:10, 08:33, 08:42.

Services: EC 9212, EC 9216, EC 9220, EC 9224, EC 9228.

Timetable read 1 Nov 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.

Rotterdam to Brussels: what to expect

Rotterdam and Brussels 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 Netherlands to Belgium. 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 Rotterdam–Brussels tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• 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 Brussels

• The Atomium, built for Expo 58, is an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, and was designed to last only six months. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Manneken Pis statue is only 55.5 cm tall, yet its wardrobe holds around one thousand different costumes. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Every two years in August, the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998, is covered with a giant flower carpet. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Rotterdam to Brussels

How long does the journey from Rotterdam to Brussels take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 08 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Rotterdam to Brussels?
The lowest fare seen recently is €13.60 by train (Sncb), for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

What is the cheapest day to travel from Rotterdam to Brussels in the next 30 days?
Of the days we have fares for, 4 Nov 2026 (Wednesday) was the cheapest: €13.60 by train (last seen 28 Oct 2026).

What is the fastest way from Rotterdam to Brussels?
The shortest journeys seen: train 1 h 08 min.

Is there a direct train from Rotterdam to Brussels?
Yes. The timetable lists 17 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 1 h 08 min. Departures: 06:42, 06:57, 07:10, 07:42, 07:58, 08:10, 08:33, 08:42. Services differ by day, so check your date.