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To Rotterdam by train

To Rotterdam with Eurostar, ICE or Intercity Brussels

Quickly to the heart of Rotterdam

Antwerp to Rotterdam from € 15
Travel time Cologne - Rotterdam is 2.58 hours
Travel time Antwerp - Rotterdam is 0.32 hours with Eurostar
Tip! Early booking = lowest prices

Travel information

Travel information Rotterdam

Rotterdam is one of the largest cities in the Netherlands and is known for its modern architecture. The city is a great place to visit by train as it is close to the Dutch border and easily accessible from other major cities in the Netherlands. Rotterdam has a number of museums and cultural attractions, including the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, the Netherlands Architecture Institute and the Maritime Museum. The city also has a rich history, which you can learn about at the Museum Rotterdam. Rotterdam is a great place to visit for a weekend break or a longer holiday in the Netherlands.

You can choose to travel with Eurostar or Intercity Brussels. Choose which train to travel to Rotterdam with, based on your needs and wishes.

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No reservation required	Fast and comfortable travel to Belgium	Content	Content	Content
Flexibility with full-flex	Reserved seats	Content	Content	Content
Discount with your “NS abonnement”	Early booking = lowest prices	Content	Content	Content
Early bird tarief tickets when you book in advance*	Shortest travel time	Content	Content	Content

*You can book an Early Bird ticket up until 3 days before departure, limited availability.

Prices

Prices train tickets to Rotterdam

There are different types of Eurostar rates each with related prices. The prices of Intercity Brussels tickets are not dependent on availability of tickets. If you book Intercity Brussels up to 3 days before departure, you will benefit from the Early Bird rate, limited availability.

The price depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings

Options flexibility Eurostar

Standard / Eurostar Standard

Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
Limited availability

Comfort

Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
Sufficient available

Premium

Rebooking free of charge
Cancellation free of charge
Always available

Eurostar Premier

Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Almost always available

Find out everything about Eurostar rates here

Lowest rates

Book in advance and save money!

General tips for getting the cheapest tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
Tickets for Eurostar can be booked up to 122 days in advance.
Tickets for Intercity Brussels can be booked up to up to 11 months max in advance. Up until 3 days before departure, book Early Bird tickets, limited availability.
Book online to avoid booking fee.
For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.

Tips to get the best rates

Practical information

To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

Itinerary planner and app

Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed during your trip of the possible changes.

Free access to the lounges

If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.

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