How to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem

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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$34

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

1h 58m

Average total duration

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1h 28m

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30m

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2h 26m

Average total duration

1h 56m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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NS International | IC Brussel

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from Rotterdam to Zaventem

How to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM2h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9434+Intercity2611
    10:58 AM1h21
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:19 PMBrussels National Airport
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • EuroCity9224+Regional3761
    10:10 AM2h15
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:25 PMZaventem station
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • EuroCity9220+Regional3760
    9:10 AM2h15
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:25 AMZaventem station
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • EuroCity9224
    10:10 AM1h39
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:49 AMBrussels National Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM2h25
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM2h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:35 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 PM2h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:15 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem

Travel to Zaventem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Zaventem.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Zaventem including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Zaventem:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zaventem costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Zaventem is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Zaventem is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.
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