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Stedelijk Museum Breda
Main city museum covering Breda’s history, visual culture and the Nassau story. A strong starting point for understanding the city.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
1 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
1 h 16 m
Trains on 01 Sept
111
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Breda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Breda will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 111 trains from Brussels to Breda, including 48 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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9239Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Breda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 87 km
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2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Breda trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9251 | 15:43 Brussels-Midi | 1h36 | 17:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9251 | 15:48 Brussels-Central | 1h31 | 17:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2014+ 9251 | 15:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 17:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2014+ 9251 | 15:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 17:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9251 | 15:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 17:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2014+ 9251 | 16:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 17:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9255 | 16:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 18:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2015+ 9255 | 16:48 Brussels-Midi | 1h31 | 18:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9563+ 1858 | 16:49 Brussels-Midi | 1h58 | 18:47 Breda station | 1 change | |
9255 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 18:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9563+ 1169 | 16:49 Brussels-Midi | 2h18 | 19:07 Breda station | 1 change | |
2015+ 9255 | 16:53 Brussels-Central | 1h26 | 18:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9255 | 16:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 18:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2015+ 9255 | 17:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 18:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9259 | 17:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 19:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9259 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 19:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2016+ 9259 | 17:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 19:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2016+ 9259 | 17:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 19:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9259 | 17:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 19:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
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2003+ 2555+ 3616 | 4:50 Brussels-Midi | 2h25 | 7:15 Breda station | 2 changes | |
2003+ 2555+ 3616 | 4:55 Brussels-Central | 2h20 | 7:15 Breda station | 2 changes | |
2003+ 2555+ 3616 | 5:03 Brussels-North | 2h12 | 7:15 Breda station | 2 changes | |
9211 | 5:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 7:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9211 | 5:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 7:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2004+ 9211 | 5:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 7:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9301+ 9212 | 5:53 Brussels-Midi | 1h41 | 7:34 Breda station | 1 change | |
2004+ 9211 | 5:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 7:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9211 | 5:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 7:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2004+ 9211 | 6:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 7:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9215 | 6:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 8:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9215 | 6:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 8:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2005+ 9215 | 6:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 8:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2005+ 9215 | 6:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 8:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9215 | 6:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 8:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2005+ 9215 | 7:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 8:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9219 | 7:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 9:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9219 | 7:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 9:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2006+ 9219 | 7:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 9:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2006+ 9219 | 7:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 9:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9219 | 7:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 9:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2006+ 9219 | 8:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 9:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9223 | 8:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 10:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9223 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 10:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2007+ 9223 | 8:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 10:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2007+ 9223 | 8:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 10:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9223 | 8:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 10:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2007+ 9223 | 9:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 10:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9227 | 9:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 11:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9227 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 11:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2008+ 9227 | 9:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 11:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2008+ 9227 | 9:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 11:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9227 | 9:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 11:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2008+ 9227 | 10:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 11:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9231 | 10:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 12:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9231 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 12:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2009+ 9231 | 10:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 12:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2009+ 9231 | 10:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 12:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9231 | 10:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 12:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2009+ 9231 | 11:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 12:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9235 | 11:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 13:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9235 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 13:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2010+ 9235 | 11:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 13:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2010+ 9235 | 11:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 13:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9235 | 11:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 13:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
3111+ 9329+ 1149 | 12:01 Brussels-Central | 2h06 | 14:07 Breda station | 2 changes | |
2010+ 9235 | 12:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 13:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
3111+ 9329+ 1149 | 12:08 Brussels-North | 1h59 | 14:07 Breda station | 2 changes | |
9329+ 1149 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 1h45 | 14:07 Breda station | 1 change | |
9239 | 12:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 14:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9239 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 14:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2011+ 9239 | 12:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 14:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2011+ 9239 | 12:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 14:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9239 | 12:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 14:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2011+ 9239 | 13:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 14:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9243 | 13:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 15:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9243 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 15:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2012+ 9243 | 13:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 15:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2012+ 9243 | 13:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 15:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9243 | 13:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 15:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2012+ 9243 | 14:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 15:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9247 | 14:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h35 | 16:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
9247 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 1h30 | 16:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2013+ 9247 | 14:50 Brussels-Midi | 1h29 | 16:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
2013+ 9247 | 14:55 Brussels-Central | 1h24 | 16:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
9247 | 14:56 Brussels-North | 1h23 | 16:19 Breda station | 0 changesdirect | |
2013+ 9247 | 15:03 Brussels-North | 1h16 | 16:19 Breda station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brussels to Breda run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Breda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Breda trip today.
Main city museum covering Breda’s history, visual culture and the Nassau story. A strong starting point for understanding the city.
Museum in the Begijnhof exploring the life of the beguines through furnished rooms and local history displays in an intimate setting.
Compact museum in the Spanjaardsgat area focused on General Maczek and the Polish role in the liberation of Breda during the Second World War.
Historic square beside the Grote Kerk with terraces, old façades and frequent events. It is the classic meeting point in central Breda.
Picturesque old harbour lined with historic buildings and waterside walks. One of the most photogenic places for a central stroll.
Large city park with lakes, lawns and woodland paths. Ideal for a relaxed walk, picnic or break from the busy historic centre.
A soft white bread roll filled with warm ragout, usually chicken or veal. A classic Dutch snack found in cafés and lunchrooms across Breda and Brabant.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in dark beer and gingerbread. Deeply rooted in Brabant home cooking and popular in traditional pubs.
Rich tomato soup with vegetables and small beef meatballs. A familiar Dutch family dish often served as a starter in Brabant homes and cafés.
Popular brewery café with house beers and hearty dishes. A good place to try local brewing culture in an informal traditional atmosphere.
Stylish city-centre restaurant known for modern French and Dutch cooking, with a polished but relaxed atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
Well-known Breda spot for quality seafood and classic bistro dishes in an elegant yet approachable setting near the historic centre.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are not cheap, but Breda is often slightly cheaper than Amsterdam or Utrecht. Public transport and casual meals are manageable for most travellers.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis often get the fare rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is appreciated.
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Breda Station -> Grote Markt, Breda
Traveling from Brussels to Breda is easy, with trains running throughout the day. Expect journey times for this 54-mile route of 1 hour and 26 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, often with 1 connection.
Trains to Breda depart Brussels 2 to 3 times an hour, with up to 44 services per weekday and up to 29 services on weekends. The first train departs at around 5:45 a.m. each day, and the last is between 8:52 p.m. and 9:52 p.m.
The fastest trains from Brussels to Breda take 1 hour and 26 minutes and run often. The longest trip is 1 hour and 45 minutes. Passengers can often expect a connection in either Antwerp or Rotterdam, typically between 9 and 17 minutes.
Departure station: This route begins at Brussels-Midi/Zuid, located in Saint-Gilles, which is 24 minutes by foot or 5 minutes by public transit from the city center. The station is well connected to local bus, tram and subway lines. Here you'll find ticket offices, luggage lockers, elevator access, special assistance services, kiosks and eateries, and premier lounges.
Arrival station: Arriving at Breda station you're a 19-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride from the city center. The station also serves local and regional bus lines. The station offers ticket offices, elevator access, special assistance services, kiosks and eateries.
SNCB, Eurostar and Eurostar provide trains from Brussels to Breda. SNCB offers the most frequent service, the fewest connections, and the cheapest fares. Eurostar provides the fastest trains. Eurostar and Eurostar trains all include one connection.
SNCB operates up to 27 trains each weekday and around 16 each weekend day. Over half of these are direct services, free of any connections. Journeys range between 1 hour and 29 minutes and 1 hour and 34 minutes. SNCB provides the earliest service each day, departing at around 5:45 a.m.
Eurostar provides 12 to 14 trains from Brussels to Breda per weekday and 6 to 9 on weekends. The majority of Eurostar trains are high speed and have the quickest journey time of 1 hour and 26 minutes. Eurostar operates the latest train each day, departing between 8:52 p.m. and 9:52 p.m. All Eurostar services on this route include a 17-minute transfer in Antwerp.
Eurostar operates this journey between 1 and 3 times per day, with most services having the longest duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes. All services include a 12-minute connection in Rotterdam.
With three operators to choose from, there are different service options available. Eurostar and SNCB offer first class, while Eurostar offers only standard seats. All operators have food and beverages for purchase on board. The baggage allowance on all three providers is two items plus hand luggage. Extra baggage options are available on Eurostar, such as oversized items and bicycles. All providers offer wheelchair places for a reduced fare and travel assistance can be booked in advance. It is possible to travel with pets on Eurostar and SNCB trains.
Finding great deals on trains from Brussels to Breda is possible, especially if you have flexibility. SNCB offers the most numerous services and also the cheapest, but booking well advance is recommended to secure cheap seats. Being flexible with travel dates, departure times, and potential connections will also provide more low fares to choose from.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Breda 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 Breda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Breda trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Breda station pair, with some services arriving at Breda-Prinsenbeek. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Breda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Breda is 1 km from Breda city centre. Public transport options include:
Breda has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Con Fuego, De Colonie Breda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Breda. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Breda. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Breda: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Breda: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Breda: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Nassau Breda, Apollo Hotel Breda City Centre, Golden Tulip Keyser Breda.
Breda-Prinsenbeek is 4 km from Breda city centre. Public transport options include:
Breda-Prinsenbeek has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Breda-Prinsenbeek.
ATMs are available at Breda-Prinsenbeek.
Available at Breda-Prinsenbeek: Parking.
Available at Breda-Prinsenbeek: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Breda-Prinsenbeek.
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