How to travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg

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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Tilburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Tilburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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$20

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$10

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Cheapest

$17

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1h 16m

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46m

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30m

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1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

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1h 8m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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NS Domestic

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Tilburg:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Tilburg costing on average $20 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Tilburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam to Tilburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 22m sooner (46m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $17 (€14) 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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from Rotterdam to Tilburg

How to get from Rotterdam to Tilburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM1h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:20 AMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM1h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:20 AMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS DomesticIC 1191
    12:15 AM0h38
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:53 AMTilburg station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS DomesticSPR 5036 · ICD 1834 · SPR 6642
    12:15 PM0h55
    Rotterdam Blaak
    1:10 PMTilburg Universiteit
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 5040 · ICD 1838 · SPR 6646
    1:15 PM0h55
    Rotterdam Blaak
    2:10 PMTilburg Universiteit
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 2381 · SPR 6690
    12:24 AM0h56
    Rotterdam Blaak
    1:20 AMTilburg Universiteit
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM1h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    7:05 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM1h25
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    7:55 PMTilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg

Travel to Tilburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Tilburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Tilburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Tilburg:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Tilburg costing on average $20 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Tilburg is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Tilburg is:
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Tilburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Tilburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Tilburg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Tilburg, Burgemeester Brokxlaan (Station ingang Noord).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Tilburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, NS International, EuroCity to go to Tilburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Tilburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Tilburg with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Eindhoven, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tilburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tilburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tilburg, visitors can enjoy Efteling, a fantasy-themed amusement park with rides and attractions, and Spoorpark, an urban park with walking paths and a lookout tower. The Tilburgse Kermis offers one of the largest funfairs in the Benelux region. For immersive art, Doloris' Meta Maze provides a unique experience with a rooftop bar. LocHal serves as a public library and cultural hub. Best sights include the TextielMuseum, focused on textiles, De Pont Museum for contemporary art, and the Natuurmuseum Brabant for natural history. The Spoorzone area features creative spaces and eateries, while the Tilburg City Hall is an architectural landmark.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Tilburg's main attractions, including its museums, parks, and cultural sites.

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