1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
38 m
Trains on 07 Sept
162
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Tilburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Tilburg will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 162 trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg, including 34 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
SPR 5131 · SPR 6642
SPR 5137 · SPR 6648
SPR 5139 · SPR 6650
IC 3553 · ICD 1840 · SPR 6648
IC 3555 · ICD 1842 · SPR 6650
IC 1175
IC 1169
IC 1173
ICD 1862 · IC 3666
IC 1171Omio 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 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 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 coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Rotterdam to Tilburg:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Tilburg costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Tilburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (46m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £12 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Tilburg trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 977 · IC 1175 | 20:06 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 20:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3564 · SPR 6674 | 20:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h00 | 21:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 3564 · SPR 6674 | 20:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 21:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1175 | 20:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 20:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 966 · IC 3670 | 20:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 21:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2268 · IC 1177 | 20:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 21:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3566 · SPR 6676 | 20:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h00 | 21:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 3566 · SPR 6676 | 20:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 21:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1177 | 20:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 21:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 968 · IC 3672 | 20:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 21:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 981 · IC 1179 | 21:06 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 21:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3568 · SPR 6678 | 21:11 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h59 | 22:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 3568 · SPR 6678 | 21:11 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h02 | 22:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1179 | 21:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 21:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 970 · IC 3674 | 21:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 22:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2272 · IC 1181 | 21:36 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 22:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3570 · SPR 6680 | 21:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h59 | 22:39 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 3570 · SPR 6680 | 21:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h02 | 22:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1181 | 21:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 22:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 985 · IC 1183 | 22:06 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 22:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3572 · SPR 6682 | 22:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h00 | 23:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
SPR 5175 · SPR 6686 | 22:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 0:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 989 · IC 1187 · SPR 6686 | 23:06 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h04 | 0:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
SPR 5103 · SPR 6616 | 5:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h24 | 6:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
SPR 5108 · IC 1117 · SPR 6616 | 5:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h09 | 6:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
SPR 5108 · IC 1117 | 5:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h52 | 6:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1117 | 5:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 6:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 5105 · SPR 6618 | 5:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h24 | 7:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2310 · IC 1119 · SPR 6618 | 6:07 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 7:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 2310 · ICD 1810 · SPR 6618 | 6:07 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 7:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 2310 · IC 1119 | 6:07 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h46 | 6:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1119 | 6:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 6:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1810 · IC 3614 | 6:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5109 · SPR 6620 | 6:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 7:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2212 · IC 1121 | 6:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 7:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2212 · IC 1121 · SPR 6620 | 6:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 3525 · ICD 1812 · IC 3616 | 6:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 7:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1121 | 6:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3525 · ICD 1812 · SPR 6620 | 6:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 7:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1812 · IC 3616 | 6:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 7:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2314 · IC 1123 | 7:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 7:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1123 | 7:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1816 · IC 3620 | 7:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 8:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5115 · SPR 6626 | 7:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 9:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 | 8:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 8:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 · SPR 6626 | 8:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 9:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 3531 · ICD 1818 · SPR 6626 | 8:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 9:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3531 · ICD 1818 · SPR 6626 | 8:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 9:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 1127 | 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 8:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1818 · SPR 6626 | 8:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 9:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5117 · SPR 6628 | 8:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 9:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 | 8:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 9:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1129 | 8:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 9:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3533 · ICD 1820 · SPR 6628 | 8:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 9:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3533 · ICD 1820 · SPR 6628 | 8:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 9:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1820 · SPR 6628 | 8:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 9:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5119 · SPR 6630 | 8:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 10:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2322 · IC 1131 | 9:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 9:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3535 · ICD 1822 · SPR 6630 | 9:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 10:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1131 | 9:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 9:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3535 · ICD 1822 · SPR 6630 | 9:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 10:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1822 · SPR 6630 | 9:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 10:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5121 · SPR 6632 | 9:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 10:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2224 · IC 1133 | 9:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 10:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1133 | 9:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 10:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3537 · ICD 1824 · SPR 6632 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 10:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3537 · ICD 1824 · SPR 6632 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 10:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1824 · SPR 6632 | 9:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 10:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5123 · SPR 6634 | 9:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 11:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2326 · IC 1135 | 10:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 10:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3539 · ICD 1826 · SPR 6634 | 10:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 11:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1135 | 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 10:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3539 · ICD 1826 · SPR 6634 | 10:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 11:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1826 · SPR 6634 | 10:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 11:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5125 · SPR 6636 | 10:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 11:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2228 · IC 1137 | 10:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 11:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1137 | 10:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 11:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3541 · ICD 1828 · SPR 6636 | 10:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 11:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3541 · ICD 1828 · SPR 6636 | 10:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 11:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1828 · SPR 6636 | 10:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 11:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5127 · SPR 6638 | 10:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 12:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2330 · IC 1139 | 11:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 11:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1139 | 11:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 11:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3543 · ICD 1830 · SPR 6638 | 11:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 12:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3543 · ICD 1830 · SPR 6638 | 11:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 12:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1830 · SPR 6638 | 11:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 12:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5129 · SPR 6640 | 11:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 12:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2232 · IC 1141 | 11:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 12:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3545 · ICD 1832 · SPR 6640 | 11:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 12:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1141 | 11:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 12:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3545 · ICD 1832 · SPR 6640 | 11:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 12:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1832 · SPR 6640 | 11:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 12:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5131 · SPR 6642 | 11:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 13:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2334 · IC 1143 | 12:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 12:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3547 · ICD 1834 · IC 3638 | 12:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 13:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1143 | 12:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 12:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3547 · ICD 1834 · SPR 6642 | 12:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 13:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1834 · IC 3638 | 12:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 13:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5133 · SPR 6644 | 12:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 13:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2236 · IC 1145 | 12:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 13:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3549 · ICD 1836 · SPR 6644 | 12:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 13:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1145 | 12:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 13:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3549 · ICD 1836 · SPR 6644 | 12:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 13:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1836 · SPR 6644 | 12:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 13:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5135 · SPR 6646 | 12:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 14:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2338 · IC 1147 | 13:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 13:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1147 | 13:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 13:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3551 · ICD 1838 · SPR 6646 | 13:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 14:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3551 · ICD 1838 · SPR 6646 | 13:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 14:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1838 · SPR 6646 | 13:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 14:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5137 · SPR 6648 | 13:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 14:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2240 · IC 1149 | 13:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 14:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3553 · ICD 1840 · SPR 6648 | 13:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 14:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1149 | 13:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 14:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3553 · ICD 1840 · SPR 6648 | 13:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 14:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1840 · SPR 6648 | 13:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 14:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5139 · SPR 6650 | 13:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 15:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2342 · IC 1151 | 14:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 14:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1151 | 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 14:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3555 · ICD 1842 · SPR 6650 | 14:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 15:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 3555 · ICD 1842 · IC 3646 | 14:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 15:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1842 · IC 3646 | 14:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 15:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5141 · SPR 6652 | 14:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 15:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2244 · IC 1153 | 14:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 15:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3557 · ICD 1844 · SPR 6652 | 14:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 15:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 1153 | 14:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 15:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3557 · ICD 1844 · SPR 6652 | 14:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 15:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1844 · SPR 6652 | 14:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 15:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5143 · SPR 6654 | 14:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 16:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2346 · IC 1155 | 15:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 15:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1155 | 15:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 15:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3559 · ICD 1846 · SPR 6654 | 15:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 16:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1846 · SPR 6654 | 15:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 16:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2248 · IC 1157 | 15:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 16:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1157 | 15:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 16:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3561 · ICD 1848 · SPR 6656 | 15:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 16:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1848 · SPR 6656 | 15:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 16:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2350 · IC 1159 | 16:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 16:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3563 · ICD 1850 · SPR 6658 | 16:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 17:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1159 | 16:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 16:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1850 · SPR 6658 | 16:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 17:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2252 · IC 1161 | 16:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 17:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3565 · ICD 1852 · IC 3656 | 16:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 17:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1161 | 16:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 17:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1852 · IC 3656 | 16:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 17:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2354 · IC 1163 | 17:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 17:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3567 · ICD 1854 · SPR 6662 | 17:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 18:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1163 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 17:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1854 · SPR 6662 | 17:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 18:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2256 · IC 1165 | 17:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 18:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1165 | 17:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 18:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3569 · ICD 1856 · SPR 6664 | 17:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 18:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1856 · SPR 6664 | 17:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 18:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2358 · IC 1167 | 18:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 18:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1167 | 18:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 18:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3571 · ICD 1858 · SPR 6666 | 18:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 19:13 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1858 · SPR 6666 | 18:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h49 | 19:13 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2260 · IC 1169 | 18:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 19:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1169 | 18:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 19:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3573 · ICD 1860 · SPR 6668 | 18:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h58 | 19:43 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1860 · SPR 6668 | 18:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 19:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2362 · IC 1171 | 19:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 19:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1171 | 19:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 19:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3575 · ICD 1862 · IC 3666 | 19:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 20:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1862 · IC 3666 | 19:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 20:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2264 · IC 1173 | 19:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 20:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3562 · SPR 6672 | 19:41 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h02 | 20:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 1173 | 19:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 20:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1864 · SPR 6672 | 19:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h50 | 20:43 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg run on average 22 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 38m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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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
Getting from the major Netherlands city of Rotterdam to the smaller city of Tilburg is easy when travelling by train. With several trains per hour throughout the day (including on weekends), passengers can get across the Netherlands at a time suitable for them. Both direct and non-direct train journeys with NS International take approximately 40 minutes.
All trains on the Rotterdam to Tilburg route are operated by the international division of NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen). Most of these trains are direct. NS International trains are fast and well equipped with various amenities and passenger comforts. Typically, these trains feature WiFi, power sockets, air conditioning and disabled access.
Direct trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg take as little as 37 minutes. Trains which depart in the early hours of the morning usually take around 50 minutes. For trains with changes, overall travel time can vary. However, most of the time, trains on the non-direct route with a transfer in Breda take just 42 minutes.
The Rotterdam to Tilburg route is well served by trains every day of the week. On weekdays, there are three to four trains per hour from around 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a few more trains running outside of these times. The train frequency is similar on weekends, with the bulk of trains running between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The earliest train is just after midnight, while the last train departs just before midnight.
Departure train station: Trains on this route depart from Rotterdam Centraal. As the name suggests, this station is in the centre of the city, making it easy to reach by public transport or on foot. The station has around 25 various shops and eateries, including Burger King, Starbucks and a supermarket. It also features underground bicycle parking with a capacity of 5,000 bikes.
Arrival train station: The arrival station is Tilburg railway station. Centrally situated, this station borders Tilburg city centre. This convenient location is just a short walk away from many top attractions and lodgings, and there is a bus system with 10 bus lines travelling around the city. The underpass below the station features a waiting area with a number of shops.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Tilburg trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg station pair, with some services arriving at Tilburg Universiteit. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Tilburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal 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: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak 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: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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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