- Must visit
De Pont Museum
Contemporary art museum in a former wool mill, admired for spacious galleries and a strong collection of modern and installation art.
Cheapest price on 22 Oct
£15
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£15
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
38 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
38 m
Trains on 22 Oct
67
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 Thu 22 Oct, we found 67 trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg, including 11 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 38 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 5115 · SPR 6626
IC 2318 · IC 1127 · SPR 6626
IC 3531 · ICD 1818 · SPR 6626
IC 2220 · IC 1129 · SPR 6628
SPR 5117 · SPR 6628
IC 1127
IC 1129
IC 1131
IC 1123
IC 1133Trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg run on average 25 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 35m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rotterdam to Tilburg.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Tilburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 5103 · SPR 6616 | 5:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h25 | 6:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
SPR 5108 · IC 1117 · SPR 6616 | 5:32 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h08 | 6:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
SPR 5108 · IC 1117 | 5:32 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h51 | 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 | 6:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 6:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2310 · ICD 1810 · SPR 6618 | 6:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 2310 · IC 1119 · SPR 6618 | 6:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 1119 | 6:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 6:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1810 · IC 3614 | 6:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 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 | |
SPR 5111 · SPR 6622 | 6:59 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 8:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2314 · IC 1123 | 7:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 7:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2314 · IC 1123 · SPR 6622 | 7:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 8:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 3527 · ICD 1814 · IC 3618 | 7:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 8:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1123 | 7:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3527 · ICD 1814 · SPR 6622 | 7:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 8:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1814 · IC 3618 | 7:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 8:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5113 · SPR 6624 | 7:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 8:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2216 · IC 1125 · SPR 6624 | 7:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 8:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 2216 · IC 1125 | 7:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 8:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3529 · ICD 1816 · IC 3620 | 7:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 8:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3529 · ICD 1816 · SPR 6624 | 7:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 8:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 1125 | 7:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 8:23 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 · SPR 6626 | 8:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 9:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 | 8:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 8:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3531 · ICD 1818 · SPR 6626 | 8:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 9:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 3531 · ICD 1818 · IC 3622 | 8:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 9:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1127 | 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 8:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1818 · IC 3622 | 8:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 9:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5117 · SPR 6628 | 8:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 9:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 · SPR 6628 | 8:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 9:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 | 8:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 9:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3533 · ICD 1820 · SPR 6628 | 8:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 9:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 1129 | 8:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 9:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3533 · ICD 1820 · IC 3624 | 8:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 9:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1820 · IC 3624 | 8:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 9:32 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 2322 · IC 1131 · SPR 6630 | 9:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 10:10 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
IC 3535 · ICD 1822 · IC 3626 | 9:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 10:02 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 · IC 3626 | 9:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 10:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
SPR 5121 · SPR 6632 | 9:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 10:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1 change | |
IC 2224 · IC 1133 · SPR 6632 | 9:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 10:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
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 · IC 3628 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 10:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 3537 · ICD 1824 · SPR 6632 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 10:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 2 changes | |
ICD 1824 · IC 3628 | 9:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 10:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2326 · IC 1135 | 10:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 10:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3539 · ICD 1826 · IC 3630 | 10:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 11:02 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1135 | 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 10:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 1826 · IC 3630 | 10:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 11:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 2228 · IC 1137 | 10:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 11:23 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
IC 3541 · ICD 1828 · IC 3632 | 10:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 11:32 Tilburg station | 2 changes | |
IC 1137 | 10:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 11:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2330 · IC 1139 | 11:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 11:53 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
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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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The most popular day trips by train from Tilburg are Eindhoven, Breda, Utrecht, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tilburg on Omio.

Eindhoven is known for design, technology and its Philips past, giving it a modern, creative feel. Former industrial areas, contemporary architecture and a lively student scene shape the city’s character.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 21m.

Breda is a lively Brabant city with a handsome historic centre and a relaxed café culture. It is known for the Grote Kerk, ties to the House of Orange-Nassau and a compact old town with a youthful feel.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 11m.

Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 41m.

Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city known for striking post-war architecture and a confident, creative feel. Landmarks such as the Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses and Markthal sit alongside a busy waterfront and lively cultural scene.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 33m.

Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 54m.
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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