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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brussels to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

2 h 12 m

Average duration

2 h 15 m

Buses per day

Distance

120 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels to Rotterdam will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Brussels for Rotterdam every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 120 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

1657

12:402h17

Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

14:57Rotterdam, Conradstraat

£161One-way

0 changes

1613

02:482h12

Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

05:00Rotterdam, Conradstraat

£181One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brussels to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train
£14 Average Price Cheapest	£33 Average Price
3h 16m average duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 25m average duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brussels to Rotterdam bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 15 May

Last updated at 06:23

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
1657	10:40 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	2h17	12:57 Rotterdam, Conradstraat	0 changesdirect
Friday 16 May
1613	00:48 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	2h12	03:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brussels to Rotterdam

Belgium

Netherlands

Buses from Brussels to Rotterdam run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

120 km

Average bus duration

2h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£6

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 12m

First bus

00:17

Last bus

23:50

Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Ourbus Brussels to Rotterdam

Find the best coaches from Brussels to Rotterdam with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Ourbus from £6. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Brussels to Rotterdam with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 2 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £6
FlixBus frequency: 11 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Coach information from Brussels to Rotterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 2 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: £6

Buses from Brussels to Rotterdam: Journey Details

There are several regular buses from Brussels to Rotterdam throughout the week. The route is run by Eurolines, Ouibus and Flixbus and travellers can expect to find at least one morning and one evening departure each day. There are more buses at the weekend; 5 per day on Saturday and Sunday with the addition of a Megabus coach in the middle of the day. An average journey takes just over two hours making it a convenient and economical choice for travellers.

Taking the Bus from Brussels

Buses from Brussels to Rotterdam depart from Gare du Nord rail station. The station is close to Place Rogier in the Northern business district. Travellers can take the tram (lines 3 and 4) to the Gare du Nord stop or metro (lines 2 and 6) to the nearby Place Rogier stop. Local buses operated by De Lijn also stop close to the station. Those using public transport should remember to validate tickets using the orange machines before boarding.

Getting into Rotterdam by Bus

As well as being Europe's largest port, Rotterdam is noted for landmarks like the Erasmus bridge and City Hall. Visitors can explore the old port, see the Erasmus statue or visit some of the finest museums in the Netherlands like Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen or the spectacular Kunsthal. Buses from Brussels to Rotterdam drop passengers next to Centraal Station in the city centre. There are excellent public transport connections provided by RET to every part of the city from Rotterdam Centraal. These include the metro (lines C and E) and trains run from 6 am to midnight. 8 of the city's tram lines serve the station as well as several local buses. There is a night bus service, while taxis are also readily available.

FAQs: Brussels to Rotterdam coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Brussels to Rotterdam with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Rotterdam.

Cheap coach tickets from Brussels to Rotterdam can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brussels to Rotterdam is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Brussels to Rotterdam coach travel time is 1 h 20 min for the 74 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Brussels to Rotterdam leaves at 01: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Brussels to Rotterdam leaves at 21: 25.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Brussels to Rotterdam without having to change trains with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. There are 20 direct coaches from Brussels to Rotterdam each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Brussels to Rotterdam you can take a coach with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Brussels and Rotterdam on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Brussels, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16). When arriving in Rotterdam, you can end your route in coach stations like Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, Zuidplein and Rotterdam Centraal.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Rotterdam from Brussels is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Brussels to Rotterdam is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Rotterdam from Brussels including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

No, luggage for the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Brussels to Rotterdam.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Rotterdam

Brussels

Rotterdam

The major coach station for departures in Brussels is Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) for your trip from Brussels to Rotterdam.

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