Brussels to Rotterdam trains
1hr 10mins
to Rotterdam
City centre
to city centre travel
Comfortable
Make the most of your time on board
Take a train from Brussels to Rotterdam
Now that Thalys has become Eurostar, travelling to Rotterdam is easier than ever. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 1hr 10mins. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Read on to discover why taking Eurostar from Brussels to Rotterdam is the only way to travel.
Departing from Brussels Midi
Brussels Midi Station is just a short walk from the city centre and is well connected by the Brussels Métro, tram lines, and a number of bus routes.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse a few shops or grab a drink or food from a café.
Arriving at Rotterdam Centraal from Brussels-Zuid
Your train will arrive at Rotterdam Centraal, right in the heart of the city. The station is an iconic and ultra-modern building, reconstructed in 2014.
When you arrive at the station, please be sure to keep your ticket handy as you’ll need to scan it at the NS ticket gates to exit the station.
Check our timetables for trains from Brussels to Rotterdam
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Terms and conditions
*Price for tickets in Standard class for one way journey made on Eurostar to/from Brussels Midi/Zuid, Antwerpen Centraal, Liège Guillemins, Rotterdam Centraal, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Centraal. Subject to availability.
**Tickets available for journeys in Standard, Comfort and Premium made on Eurostar to/from Brussels Midi/Zuid, Antwerpen Centraal, Liège Guillemins, Rotterdam Centraal, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Centraal. Subject to availability.
Standard and Comfort fare tickets are:
Exchangeable at no extra fee until up to 7 days before the departure time, after which they are exchangeable for a fee of €15 up until departure time. They are not exchangeable after the train has departed.
100% refundable at no extra fee until up to 7 days before the departure time, after which they are no longer refundable.
Premium fare tickets are:
Exchangeable at no extra fee until up to 1 hour after the departure time, after which they are no longer exchangeable.
100% refundable until up to 1 hour after the departure time, after which they are no longer refundable.