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Rotterdam to Brussels train timetable

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13:10
2h 7m, Direct
Rotterdam Centraal
15:17
Bruxelles Midi
SNCB
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13:31
1h 40m, 1 change
Rotterdam Blaak
15:11
Bruxelles Midi
Nederlandse SpoorwegenSNCB
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13:58
1h 8m, Direct
Rotterdam Centraal
15:06
Bruxelles Midi
Eurostar
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17:10
2h 7m, Direct
Rotterdam Centraal
19:17
Bruxelles Midi
SNCB
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17:31
1h 40m, 1 change
Rotterdam Blaak
19:11
Bruxelles Midi
Nederlandse SpoorwegenSNCB
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17:58
1h 8m, Direct
Rotterdam Centraal
19:06
Paris
Eurostar
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Rotterdam to Brussels Train Route Details

For as low as US$43.30, you can enjoy the fastest train journey, covering a distance of around 75 miles in 1h 8m. Train companies Eurostar,SNCB,Nederlandse Spoorwegen offer you 15 train services daily. Check the train route table below to plan your journey.

First train
First train
13:10
Last train
Last train
18:58
Departure station
Departure station
Rotterdam
Arrival station
Arrival station
Brussels
Journey time
Journey time
1h 8m
Distance
Distance
75 miles
Price
Price
US$43.30
Train operators
Train operators
Eurostar,SNCB,Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Eurostar train classes from Rotterdam to Brussels

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  • Standard

    Standard

    Standard Class provides affordable and spacious seating, with power outlets and complimentary Wi-Fi. Passengers can also buy drinks, meals, and snacks on board.

  • Plus

    Plus

    In the Plus Class, travelers can enjoy extra spacious seats, two delicious dishes and drinks served at your seat (London routes only)

  • Premier

    Premier

    Premier Class offers more flexible refund and exchange policy, exclusive lounge access in London, Paris and Brussels, priority ticket gates (London routes only), extra spacious seats, a unique menu created by some of Europe's best chefs (selected routes only), and a larger luggage allowance, ensuring an excellent journey.

Facilities on Eurostar trains

Since the merger of Eurostar and Thalys in 2023, Eurostar trains come in two varieties: blue and red

FacilitiesRed EurostarBlue Eurostar
Speed
Up to 300 km/hUp to 300 km/h
How far in advance to book
Around 6–8 monthsAround 6–8 months
Main destinations
Red Eurostar trains serve France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and GermanyBlue Eurostar trains operate on services traveling to and from London
E-tickets
Wi-Fi
Fast Track boarding
Premier ClassPremier Class
Club Lounge
Premier ClassPremier Class

Change and refunds

  • Standard/Plus

  • Premier

  • Changes Free date/time changes until 1 hour before departure. No destination changes. Fare difference must be paid when the new fare is higher, but no refunds will be given when the new fare is lower. Upgrades to Plus are permitted, but upgrades to Premier are not.
  • Refunds Available until 7 days before departure with fees (£25/€25/$40 per segment). Non-refundable within 7 days before departure or after a late date/time change.
  • Changes: Free date/time changes until 48 hours after departure. Same price difference rules apply.
  • Refunds: Free refunds until 48 hours after departure. Non-refundable thereafter.

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