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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Tilburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Tilburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Tilburg
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Tilburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Tilburg:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Tilburg costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 47m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Tilburg
How to get from Brussels to Tilburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Tilburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:40 PM2h00Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)5:40 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:40 PM2h00Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)5:40 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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66247:03 AM1h40Brussels-North8:43 AMTilburg station$171One-way2 transfers
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66206:03 AM1h40Brussels-North7:43 AMTilburg station$171One-way2 transfers
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66205:56 AM1h47Brussels-North7:43 AMTilburg station$171One-way1 transfer
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66287:56 AM1h47Brussels-North9:43 AMTilburg station$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Tilburg:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Tilburg costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Tilburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Tilburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Breda, Stationslaan (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Flibco to go to Tilburg by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, Intercity, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, SNCB | BUS, NS | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional to go to Tilburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco.
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