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Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Tilburg
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $17 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Tilburg:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Tilburg costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $22 (€18) 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Tilburg:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mechelen to Tilburg costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 16 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Muizen and arrive in Tilburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) and arrive in Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tilburg by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Regional to go to Tilburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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