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 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 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
Eurostar Standard
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Limited availability
Eurostar Plus
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Sufficient available
Eurostar Premier
- Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Almost 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
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 7 months 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.
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.
Rotterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
From all over the Netherlands NS provides regular services so that you can quickly and easily reach the airport.
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