- Must visit
Van Abbemuseum
Leading contemporary art museum with works by major modern and postwar artists. A key cultural stop in Eindhoven for architecture and exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Eindhoven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Eindhoven will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Eindhoven without transferring at least once.
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1155Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Eindhoven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Eindhoven:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Eindhoven costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.21 (€-9.85). The journey takes 2h 21m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Eindhoven trains for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9263+ 1175 | 6:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 9:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
2017+ 9263+ 1175 | 6:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h22 | 9:17 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
517+ 16969+ 2980 | 7:01 PM Brussels-Central | 3h01 | 10:02 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
9267+ 1179 | 7:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 10:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
2018+ 9267+ 1179 | 7:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h22 | 10:17 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
518+ 2984+ 16973 | 8:01 PM Brussels-Central | 3h01 | 11:02 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
2018+ 9267+ 1179 | 8:03 PM Brussels-North | 2h14 | 10:17 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
518+ 2984+ 16973 | 8:08 PM Brussels-North | 2h54 | 11:02 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
9271+ 1183 | 8:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 11:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
2019+ 9271+ 1183 | 8:50 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h27 | 11:17 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
9381+ 1183 | 8:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h24 | 11:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
2019+ 9271+ 1183 | 8:55 PM Brussels-Central | 2h22 | 11:17 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
9271+ 1183 | 8:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 11:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
519+ 2988+ 18977 | 8:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h06 | 12:02 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
519+ 2988+ 18977 | 9:01 PM Brussels-Central | 3h01 | 12:02 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
2019+ 9271+ 1183 | 9:03 PM Brussels-North | 2h14 | 11:17 PM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
519+ 2988+ 18977 | 9:08 PM Brussels-North | 2h54 | 12:02 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
2344+ 9387+ 1187 | 9:32 PM Brussels-Central | 2h45 | 12:17 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
4520+ 9583+ 1189 | 9:33 PM Brussels-North | 3h14 | 12:47 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
4520+ 9387+ 1187 | 9:33 PM Brussels-North | 2h44 | 12:17 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
4542+ 9583+ 1189 | 9:37 PM Brussels-Central | 3h10 | 12:47 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
9583+ 1189 | 9:49 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h58 | 12:47 AM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9387+ 1187 | 9:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h24 | 12:17 AM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
520+ 2992+ 18981 | 9:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h06 | 1:02 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
520+ 2992+ 18981 | 10:01 PM Brussels-Central | 3h01 | 1:02 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
520+ 2992+ 18981 | 10:08 PM Brussels-North | 2h54 | 1:02 AM Eindhoven station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
9223+ 1135 | 8:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 11:18 AM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9223+ 1135 | 8:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 11:18 AM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9309+ 3537 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 3h22 | 12:15 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9223+ 1135 | 8:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 11:18 AM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 1139 | 9:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 12:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 1139 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 12:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9415+ 3541 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 3h22 | 1:15 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9315+ 3541 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 3h22 | 1:15 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 1139 | 9:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 12:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 1143 | 10:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 1:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 1143 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 1:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 1143 | 10:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 1:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 1147 | 11:44 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 2:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 1147 | 11:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 2:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 1147 | 11:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 2:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 1147 | 11:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 2:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 1147 | 11:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 2:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 1151 | 12:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 3:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 1151 | 12:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h33 | 3:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 1151 | 12:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 3:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 1151 | 12:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 3:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 1151 | 12:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 3:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 1151 | 12:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 3:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1155 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 4:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1155 | 1:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h33 | 4:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1155 | 1:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 4:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1155 | 1:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 4:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9339+ 3557 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h21 | 5:14 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9339+ 3557 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h22 | 5:15 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9439+ 3557 | 1:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h22 | 5:15 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1155 | 1:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 4:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 1155 | 1:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 4:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 1159 | 2:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 5:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 1159 | 2:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h33 | 5:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 1159 | 2:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 5:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 1159 | 2:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 5:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 1159 | 2:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 5:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 1159 | 2:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 5:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9251+ 1163 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h34 | 6:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9251+ 1163 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h33 | 6:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9251+ 1163 | 3:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h29 | 6:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9251+ 1163 | 3:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 6:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9351+ 3565 | 3:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h21 | 7:14 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9351+ 3565 | 3:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h22 | 7:15 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9251+ 1163 | 3:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 6:18 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9251+ 1163 | 3:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 6:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9255+ 1167 | 4:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h33 | 7:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9255+ 1167 | 4:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 7:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9255+ 1167 | 4:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 7:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9259+ 1171 | 5:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h33 | 8:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9259+ 1171 | 5:49 PM Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 8:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9463+ 3573 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h21 | 9:14 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9363+ 3573 | 5:53 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h21 | 9:14 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
9259+ 1171 | 5:56 PM Brussels-North | 2h21 | 8:17 PM Eindhoven station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels to Eindhoven run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Eindhoven — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Eindhoven trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum with works by major modern and postwar artists. A key cultural stop in Eindhoven for architecture and exhibitions.
Museum of the Eindhoven vehicle maker, showing classic trucks, cars, prototypes and the company’s industrial history. Popular with families and transport fans.
Compact museum on the origins of Philips in the city center, covering lightbulbs, innovation and Eindhoven’s growth into a design and technology hub.
Former Philips industrial district turned into Eindhoven’s trendiest creative quarter, known for design, street art, events and photogenic architecture.
Central square near the station, framed by modern architecture including De Blob. A major meeting point and gateway to the city center.
Large green recreational area south of the center with walking paths, sports facilities and access to the preHistorisch Dorp area.
A North Brabant classic of soft white bread baked around seasoned minced meat. It is one of the region’s most iconic snacks and common in bakeries around Eindhoven.
A famous pastry from nearby ’s-Hertogenbosch: a large choux bun filled with whipped cream and coated in dark chocolate. Widely loved across Brabant, including Eindhoven.
White asparagus, a spring specialty in Brabant, typically served with ham, egg, butter sauce, and potatoes. The region is known for excellent seasonal asparagus.
Distinctive intimate restaurant focused on vegetable-driven fine dining. A strong choice for creative vegetarian cooking in a relaxed, thoughtful setting.
Well-known upscale restaurant in a historic setting, respected for creative seasonal menus and a calm, classic ambiance near the water.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Eindhoven known for refined modern cuisine, polished service, and an elegant atmosphere. Suitable for a special evening out.
Moderate by Dutch standards. Budget meals are manageable, but hotels and restaurant dinners cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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Eindhoven Airport -> Eindhoven Centraal
The train connection between Brussels and Eindhoven is efficient and convenient, making it an excellent choice for travelers. The journey is serviced by NS International, IC Brussel, Intercity, and Eurostar. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a comfortable ride while taking in the scenic views of Belgium and the Netherlands along the way.
The train connection between Brussels and Eindhoven takes approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes, with a total of 12 connections available per day. This route does not offer direct trains; therefore, travelers will need to make at least one transfer during their journey.
The first daily train from Brussels to Eindhoven departs at 04:44, providing an early start for travelers. The last journey of the day leaves at 19:52, allowing visitors ample time to explore both cities before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey between Brussels and Eindhoven is €19. The average ticket price typically hovers around €59, making it essential to book in advance or look for deals to secure the best fare.
Welcome to the Van Abbemuseum, a pioneering institution in contemporary art that opened its doors in 1936 and has since become renowned for its innovative exhibitions and commitment to modern artistic expression. This museum is significant not only for its impressive collection of works by artists like Picasso and Kandinsky but also for its striking architecture designed by Gerrit Rietveld, which beautifully complements the artworks within. One unique feature you’ll appreciate here is the museum's focus on engaging with social issues through art, making each visit an opportunity to reflect on both creativity and community.
Next up is the Philips Museum, where you'll discover the fascinating story of one of Europe’s most influential companies founded right here in Eindhoven in 1891. The significance of this museum lies in how it chronicles Philips' evolution from a small light bulb manufacturer into a global technology leader while showcasing innovations that have shaped our daily lives—from lighting solutions to healthcare technologies. A standout aspect of your visit will be exploring interactive exhibits that allow you to experience firsthand some groundbreaking inventions—making history come alive!
Finally, we arrive at Strijp-S, once home to Philips’ industrial complex but now transformed into a vibrant cultural hub filled with creative spaces, shops, cafes, and residential areas. Its historical importance stems from being at the heart of Eindhoven's industrial revolution; today it symbolizes innovation as part of urban regeneration efforts aimed at fostering collaboration among creatives and entrepreneurs alike. What makes Strijp-S truly unique are elements like preserved factory buildings alongside cutting-edge design studios—a perfect blend reflecting both heritage and forward-thinking spirit!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Eindhoven by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Eindhoven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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