The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
72
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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 72 trains that leave Rotterdam for Tilburg every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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.
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Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 59 km
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1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rotterdam to Tilburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Tilburg trains for today, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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1189 | 22:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 23:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 8 December | |||||
9216+ 3628 | 07:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 08:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2418 | 07:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 07:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1818 · 3628 | 07:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 08:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5129 · 6628 | 07:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 08:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2420 | 07:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 08:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1820 · 3630 | 07:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 08:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9220+ 3632 | 08:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 09:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2422 | 08:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 08:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1822 · 3632 | 08:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 09:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5133 · 6632 | 08:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 09:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2424 | 08:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 09:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1824 · 3634 | 08:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 09:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9224+ 3636 | 09:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 10:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2426 | 09:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 09:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1826 · 3636 | 09:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 10:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5137 · 6636 | 09:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 10:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2428 | 09:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 10:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1828 · 3638 | 09:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 10:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9228+ 3640 | 10:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 11:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2430 | 10:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 10:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1830 · 3640 | 10:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 11:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5141 · 6640 | 10:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 11:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2432 | 10:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 11:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1832 · 3642 | 10:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 11:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9232+ 3644 | 11:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 12:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2434 | 11:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 11:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1834 · 3644 | 11:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 12:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5145 · 6644 | 11:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 12:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2436 | 11:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 12:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1836 · 3646 | 11:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 12:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9236+ 3648 | 12:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 13:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2438 | 12:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 12:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1838 · 3648 | 12:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 13:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5149 · 6648 | 12:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 13:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2440 | 12:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 13:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1840 · 3650 | 12:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 13:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9240+ 3652 | 13:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 14:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2442 | 13:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 13:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1842 · 3652 | 13:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 14:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5153 · 6652 | 13:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 14:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2444 | 13:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 14:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1844 · 3654 | 13:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 14:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9244+ 3656 | 14:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 15:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2446 | 14:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 14:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1846 · 3656 | 14:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 15:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5157 · 6656 | 14:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 15:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2448 | 14:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 15:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1848 · 3658 | 14:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 15:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9248+ 3660 | 15:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 16:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2450 | 15:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 15:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1850 · 3660 | 15:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 16:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5161 · 6660 | 15:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 16:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2452 | 15:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 16:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1852 · 3662 | 15:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 16:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9252+ 3664 | 16:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 17:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2454 | 16:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 16:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1854 · 3664 | 16:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 17:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5165 · 6664 | 16:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 17:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2456 | 16:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 17:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1856 · 3666 | 16:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 17:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9256+ 3668 | 17:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 18:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2458 | 17:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 17:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1858 · 3668 | 17:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 18:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5169 · 6668 | 17:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 18:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2460 | 17:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 18:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1860 · 3670 | 17:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 18:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
9260+ 3672 | 18:06 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 19:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2462 | 18:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 18:53 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1862 · 3672 | 18:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 19:02 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
5173 · 6672 | 18:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h15 | 19:42 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
2464 | 18:36 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h47 | 19:23 Tilburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
1864 · 3674 | 18:51 Rotterdam Centraal | 0h41 | 19:32 Tilburg station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Tilburg
Trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg run on average 214 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 36m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 214 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Tilburg trainsPKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Rotterdam and Tilburg from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
NS International | IC Brussel
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg
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.
Which train companies travel from Rotterdam to Tilburg?
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.
How long is the train from Rotterdam to Tilburg?
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.
How many trains are there from Rotterdam to Tilburg?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg?
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.
FAQs: Rotterdam to Tilburg train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Tilburg
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- 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.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- Parking is available near the station, accessible via Burgemeester Letschertweg.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- 227 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a single entrance leading to platforms 1 and 2, with ticket machines available.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- Closed on weekends
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible 24/7.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Auberge du Bonheur
- Van der Valk Hotel Tilburg
- Bastion Hotel Tilburg
- 662 places, covered
- Located near the entrance
- Free
- The station is a small facility primarily serving the university, with two platforms and basic amenities.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Bicycle: Dedicated paths to the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Spoorlaan.
- Restaurant De Houtloods
- Eethuis Twintig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum
- ibis Tilburg
- Bastion Hotel Tilburg
- Located in the main hall
- 1,800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
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