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International Train Travel

Rotterdam has direct international train connections to major European business hubs. Our city is easy to reach via high-speed rail with NS International and Eurostar.

Direct European connections

Rotterdam Central Station is connected with direct train connections to the following  important European destinations  international direct trains from: 

  • Antwerp: 0 hr 30 minutes
  • Brussels: 1 hr 11 minutes
  • Paris: 2 hr 36 minutes
  • London: 3 hr 01 minutes
  • Frankfurt: 4 hr 46 minutes (1 change)
  • Berlin: 6 hr 30 minutes (1 change)
  • Hamburg: 5 hr 30 minutes (1 or 2 changes)
Photo showing the exterior of Rotterdam Centraal Station with travelers entering the building.

Eurostar

A Eurostar train trip from London to Rotterdam takes only 3 hours. For now, heading to England still requires a change at Brussels-Midi. For prices and tickets please check this website for more information: Train Travel on Eurostar - 4x per day direct trains from London to Rotterdam 

Conference Fare Range

A special discounted tickets for congresses is available via this website. Upon registering your conference you will receive a special code which will allow your delegates to receive between 10% in Standard Class & 15% ( in Standard Premier) discount on our public rates. 

Tickets are subject to availability on all routes and the discounts are not valid on promotional fares 

Photo of a Eurostar train at Rotterdam Centraal Station

NS International

NS International (Dutch Railroad Company) provides train travel from any Dutch train station to over 3,300 destinations throughout Europe. You can book tickets online for ICE International, Eurostar and TGV high-speed trains, as well as the Intercity trains to Brussels and Berlin. For an overview of all destinations within Europe, check their website.  

Photo of people arriving at Rotterdam Centraal Station

Facts & Figures

  • 170 million consumers

    within 500 km

  • 224 million consumers

    within 1,000 km

  • 1.6 million high-speed rail journeys

    completed journeys by Eurostar between London and Rotterdam over last 5 years, saving more than 84,000 tonnes of CO2.

Rotterdam Convention Bureau

We're your official partner for planning international congresses and business events in Rotterdam. From venue advice, to site visits and promotional support: we are here to make your event a success!