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Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Tilburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Tilburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 347 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 347, while a train costs an average of Kč 615.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 615 Average price | Kč 347 Average price Cheapest | Kč 474 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Mechelen to Tilburg
Compare the available ways to get from Mechelen to Tilburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Tilburg:
A bus is Kč 268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Tilburg costing on average Kč 615.
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 615 compared to roughly Kč 474 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 Mechelen to Tilburg
How to get from Mechelen to Tilburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Tilburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:24 PM 1h19 Mechelen 1:43 PM Tilburg Kč 457 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:24 PM 1h19 Mechelen 1:43 PM Tilburg Kč 457 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:24 PM 1h19 Mechelen 1:43 PM Tilburg Kč 457 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:24 AM 1h19 Mechelen 7:43 AM Tilburg Kč 552 1 One-way 0 transfers9:24 AM 1h19 Mechelen 10:43 AM Tilburg Kč 672 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:32 PM 9h00 Mechelen 5:32 AM Tilburg Kč 716 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Tilburg:
A bus is Kč 268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Tilburg costing on average Kč 615.
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Tilburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord).
- Trains mostly depart from Muizen and arrive in Tilburg station.
- Travel with EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, Eurostar to go to Tilburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tilburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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