The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £12
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £36
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 1 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 1 h 30 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 72
- Distance
- 120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 72 trains from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
2011+
923912:55 1h55 Brussels-Central 14:50 Rotterdam Centraal £12 1 One-way 1 change
2012+
924313:55 1h55 Brussels-Central 15:50 Rotterdam Centraal £12 1 One-way 1 change
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924714:55 1h55 Brussels-Central 16:50 Rotterdam Centraal £12 1 One-way 1 change
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925115:55 1h55 Brussels-Central 17:50 Rotterdam Centraal £12 1 One-way 1 change
2015+
925516:53 1h57 Brussels-Central 18:50 Rotterdam Centraal £12 1 One-way 1 change
2332+
93159:32 1h30 Brussels-Central 11:02 Rotterdam Centraal £77 1 One-way 1 change
2331+
93098:32 1h30 Brussels-Central 10:02 Rotterdam Centraal £77 1 One-way 1 change
2333+
932110:32 1h30 Brussels-Central 12:02 Rotterdam Centraal £77 1 One-way 1 change
2336+
933913:32 1h30 Brussels-Central 15:02 Rotterdam Centraal £77 1 One-way 1 change
2336+
943913:32 1h30 Brussels-Central 15:02 Rotterdam Centraal £77 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
Trains from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 19:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal trip
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Live departures
Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2334+ 9427 | 11:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 13:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2334+ 9327 | 11:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 13:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3634+ 9543 | 11:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 13:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9235 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 13:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3635+ 9547 | 12:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 14:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9239 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 14:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3112+ 9937 | 13:04 Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 14:32 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2336+ 9339 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 15:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2336+ 9439 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 15:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3636+ 9551 | 13:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 15:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9243 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 15:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3637+ 9555 | 14:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 16:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9247 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 16:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2338+ 9351 | 15:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 17:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3638+ 9559 | 15:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 17:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9251 | 15:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 17:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2339+ 9357 | 16:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 18:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3639+ 9563 | 16:46 Brussels-Central | 1h31 | 18:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9255 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 18:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2340+ 9363 | 17:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 19:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3640+ 9567 | 17:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 19:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9259 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 19:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2341+ 9369 | 18:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 20:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3641+ 9571 | 18:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 20:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9263 | 18:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 20:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2342+ 9375 | 19:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 21:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3642+ 9575 | 19:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 21:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9267 | 19:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 21:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3119+ 9977 | 20:04 Brussels-Central | 1h28 | 21:32 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2343+ 9381 | 20:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 22:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3643+ 9579 | 20:45 Brussels-Central | 1h32 | 22:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9271 | 20:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 22:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2344+ 9387 | 21:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 23:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3644+ 9583 | 21:45 Brussels-Central | 1h33 | 23:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
2003+ 2216+ 2555 | 4:55 Brussels-Central | 2h43 | 7:38 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
2328+ 9301 | 5:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 7:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9211 | 5:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 7:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2004+ 9211 | 5:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 7:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2004+ 9211 | 5:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 7:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4527+ 9523 | 6:37 Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 8:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9215 | 6:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 8:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2005+ 9215 | 6:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 8:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2330+ 9303 | 7:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 9:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4528+ 9527 | 7:37 Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 9:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9219 | 7:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 9:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2006+ 9219 | 7:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 9:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2331+ 9309 | 8:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 10:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4529+ 9531 | 8:37 Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 10:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9223 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 10:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2007+ 9223 | 8:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 10:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2332+ 9315 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 11:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2332+ 9415 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 11:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4530+ 9535 | 9:37 Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 11:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9227 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 11:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2008+ 9227 | 9:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 11:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
2333+ 9321 | 10:32 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 12:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4531+ 9539 | 10:37 Brussels-Central | 1h40 | 12:17 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9231 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 2h01 | 12:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2009+ 9231 | 10:55 Brussels-Central | 1h55 | 12:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Brussels-Central and Rotterdam Centraal
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FAQs: Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels-Central and Rotterdam Centraal
Most Brussels-Central to Rotterdam Centraal trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Central and Rotterdam Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
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