1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
1 h 47 m
Trains on 06 Sept
120
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Tilburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Tilburg will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
To travel from Brussels to Tilburg you need to make at least one change.
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6656Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. 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 £7, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 94 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Tilburg:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Tilburg costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Tilburg trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9211+ 6620 | 5:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 7:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9211+ 6620 | 5:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 7:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9211+ 6620 | 5:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 7:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9215+ 6624 | 6:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 8:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9215+ 6624 | 6:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 8:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9397+ 1127 | 6:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 8:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9215+ 6624 | 6:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 8:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9523+ 1129 | 6:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 9:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9523+ 918 · 3622 | 6:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 9:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9219+ 6628 | 7:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 9:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9219+ 6628 | 7:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 9:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9219+ 6628 | 7:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 9:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9527+ 1133 | 7:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 10:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9527+ 922 · 3626 | 7:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 10:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9223+ 6632 | 8:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 10:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9223+ 6632 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 10:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9309+ 1135 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 10:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9223+ 6632 | 8:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 10:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9531+ 1137 | 8:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 11:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9531+ 926 · 3630 | 8:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 11:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9227+ 6636 | 9:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 11:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9227+ 6636 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 11:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9315+ 1139 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 11:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9227+ 6636 | 9:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 11:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9535+ 930 · 3634 | 9:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 12:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9535+ 1141 | 9:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h27 | 12:24 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9231+ 6640 | 10:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 12:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9231+ 6640 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 12:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9231+ 6640 | 10:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 12:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9539+ 934 · 3638 | 10:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 13:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9539+ 1145 | 10:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 13:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9235+ 6644 | 11:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 13:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9235+ 6644 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 13:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9235+ 6644 | 11:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 13:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9543+ 938 · 3642 | 11:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 14:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3111+ 9329+ 1149 | 12:04 Brussels-Central | 2h19 | 14:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3111+ 9329+ 1149 | 12:10 Brussels-North | 2h13 | 14:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9329+ 1149 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 2h01 | 14:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9239+ 6648 | 12:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 14:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9239+ 6648 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 14:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9239+ 6648 | 12:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 14:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9547+ 942 · 3646 | 12:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 15:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3112+ 9937+ 1153 | 13:04 Brussels-Central | 2h19 | 15:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3112+ 9937+ 1153 | 13:10 Brussels-North | 2h13 | 15:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9937+ 1153 | 13:22 Brussels-Midi | 2h01 | 15:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9243+ 6652 | 13:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 15:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9243+ 6652 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 15:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9339+ 1155 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 15:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9243+ 6652 | 13:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 15:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9551+ 1157 | 13:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 16:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9551+ 946 · 3650 | 13:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 16:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9247+ 6656 | 14:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 16:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9247+ 6656 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 16:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9247+ 6656 | 14:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 16:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9555+ 1161 | 14:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 17:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9555+ 950 · 3654 | 14:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 17:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9251+ 6660 | 15:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 17:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9251+ 6660 | 15:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 17:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9351+ 1163 | 15:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 17:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9251+ 6660 | 15:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 17:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9559+ 1165 | 15:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 18:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9559+ 954 · 3658 | 15:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 18:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9255+ 6664 | 16:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 18:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9255+ 6664 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 18:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9255+ 6664 | 16:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 18:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9563+ 1169 | 16:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 19:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9563+ 958 · 3662 | 16:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 19:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9259+ 6668 | 17:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 19:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9259+ 6668 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 19:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9363+ 1171 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 19:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9259+ 6668 | 17:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 19:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9567+ 1173 | 17:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 20:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9567+ 962 · 3666 | 17:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 20:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9263+ 6672 | 18:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 20:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9263+ 6672 | 18:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 20:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9263+ 6672 | 18:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 20:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9571+ 1177 | 18:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 21:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9571+ 966 · 3670 | 18:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 21:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9267+ 6676 | 19:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 21:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9267+ 6676 | 19:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 21:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9267+ 6676 | 19:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 21:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9575+ 1181 | 19:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 22:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9575+ 970 · 3674 | 19:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 22:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9271+ 6680 | 20:44 Brussels-Midi | 1h59 | 22:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9271+ 6680 | 20:49 Brussels-Central | 1h54 | 22:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9381+ 1183 | 20:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 22:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9271+ 6680 | 20:56 Brussels-North | 1h47 | 22:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9579+ 1185 | 20:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 23:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9579+ 974 · 3678 | 20:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 23:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 978+ 6686 | 21:40 Brussels-North | 2h33 | 0:13 Tilburg station | 3 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 1189 | 21:40 Brussels-North | 2h43 | 0:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3644+ 9583+ 1189 | 21:45 Brussels-Central | 2h38 | 0:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3644+ 9583+ 1189 | 21:45 Brussels-Central | 2h38 | 0:23 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
3644+ 9583+ 978+ 6686 | 21:45 Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 0:13 Tilburg station | 3 changes | |
9583+ 1189 | 21:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 0:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9583+ 978+ 6686 | 21:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h16 | 0:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
9583+ 1189 | 21:57 Brussels-Midi | 2h26 | 0:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
520+ 18981+ 2992 · 21416 | 22:01 Brussels-Central | 4h02 | 2:03 Tilburg station | 3 changes | |
520+ 18981+ 2992 · 21416 | 22:07 Brussels-North | 3h56 | 2:03 Tilburg station | 3 changes | |
| Sunday 6 September | |||||
1974 · 2555+ 3616 | 0:53 Brussels-Central | 6h39 | 7:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
1974 · 2555+ 3616 | 0:59 Brussels-North | 6h33 | 7:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Brussels to Tilburg run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Contemporary art museum in a former wool mill, admired for spacious galleries and a strong collection of modern and installation art.
Textile museum with working machines, design exhibitions, and clear insight into Tilburg’s industrial heritage and craft traditions.
Museum on nature and landscape with family-friendly exhibitions, animal specimens, and interactive displays in the Spoorzone.
Repurposed railway district with LocHal, creative venues, broad walking routes, and a modern industrial atmosphere close to the station.
Long city-centre square and promenade lined with terraces, shops, and events, ideal for people-watching and experiencing daily Tilburg life.
Large urban park and woodland on the edge of the centre, popular for walking, picnics, and relaxed green space near cultural venues.
A traditional Brabant sausage roll: seasoned minced meat baked in a soft bread casing. It is a beloved regional snack linked to North Brabant baking traditions.
A sweet Brabant currant bread, often eaten at breakfast or with coffee. Its rich, spiced loaf is a long-standing regional festive and everyday treat.
A dark, malty Dutch lager from Tilburg, historically tied to the city’s brewing culture. It is one of the best-known local drinks to try in town.
Stylish restaurant known for refined seasonal cooking and a smart but relaxed atmosphere in central Tilburg.
Lively brewery café at Koningshoeven Abbey, ideal for tasting La Trappe beers with simple dishes in a distinctive monastic setting.
Well-regarded city-centre restaurant serving modern French and Dutch dishes in an elegant, intimate setting.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and trains are efficient but not especially cheap for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Tilburg station -> Tilburg city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Tilburg 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 Tilburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Tilburg trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Tilburg station pair, with some services arriving at Tilburg Universiteit. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Tilburg 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.
Tilburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Houtloods, Eethuis Twintig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tilburg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tilburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tilburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tilburg: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilburg: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum, ibis Tilburg, Bastion Hotel Tilburg.
Tilburg Universiteit is 2 km from Tilburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilburg Universiteit has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Tilburg Universiteit.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Tilburg Universiteit. Information desks are located near the entrance.
Available at Tilburg Universiteit: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tilburg Universiteit: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilburg Universiteit: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Auberge du Bonheur, Van der Valk Hotel Tilburg, Bastion Hotel Tilburg.
Tilburg Reeshof is 6 km from Tilburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilburg Reeshof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Tilburg Reeshof.
Available at Tilburg Reeshof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tilburg Reeshof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilburg Reeshof: Ramps, restrooms.
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