- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
37 m
Trains on 12 Sept
89
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tilburg to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tilburg to Rotterdam will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 89 trains from Tilburg to Rotterdam, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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 6621 · IC 3533
SPR 6625 · ICD 1835 · SPR 5021
SPR 6627 · ICD 1837 · SPR 5023
SPR 6627 · IC 3539
SPR 6623 · IC 3535
IC 1126
IC 1122
IC 1124
IC 1130
IC 1128Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tilburg to Rotterdam 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 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: 59 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m 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 Tilburg to Rotterdam:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tilburg to Rotterdam costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 19m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £17 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 NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, 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 Tilburg to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6615 · SPR 5116 | 6:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h11 | 7:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6615 · IC 1116 · SPR 5113 | 6:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h09 | 7:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1116 | 6:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 7:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1116 · SPR 5113 | 6:37 Tilburg station | 0h52 | 7:29 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6616 · IC 1118 · IC 2215 | 6:40 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h14 | 7:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1118 | 7:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 7:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1118 · IC 2215 | 7:07 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 7:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6619 · IC 3531 | 7:17 Tilburg station | 1h03 | 8:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6619 · IC 3531 | 7:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 8:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1120 | 7:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 8:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1120 · IC 2317 | 7:37 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 8:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6621 · IC 3533 | 7:47 Tilburg station | 1h03 | 8:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6621 · IC 3533 | 7:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 8:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1122 | 8:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 8:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1122 · IC 2219 | 8:07 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 8:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6623 · IC 3535 | 8:17 Tilburg station | 1h03 | 9:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6623 · IC 3535 | 8:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 9:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1124 | 8:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 9:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1124 · IC 2321 | 8:37 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 9:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6625 · IC 3537 | 8:48 Tilburg station | 1h02 | 9:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6625 · ICD 1835 · SPR 5021 | 8:51 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h55 | 9:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 6625 · IC 3537 | 8:51 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h59 | 9:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3619 · ICD 1835 | 8:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 9:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3619 · ICD 1835 · SPR 5021 | 8:58 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 9:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1126 | 9:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 9:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1126 · IC 2223 | 9:07 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 9:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6627 · IC 3539 | 9:18 Tilburg station | 1h02 | 10:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6627 · ICD 1837 · SPR 5023 | 9:21 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h55 | 10:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 6627 · IC 3539 | 9:21 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h59 | 10:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3621 · ICD 1837 | 9:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 10:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3621 · ICD 1837 · SPR 5023 | 9:28 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 10:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 9:37 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1128 | 9:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 10:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6629 · IC 3541 | 9:48 Tilburg station | 1h02 | 10:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6629 · IC 3541 | 9:51 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h59 | 10:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6629 · ICD 1839 · SPR 5025 | 9:51 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h55 | 10:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3623 · ICD 1839 | 9:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 10:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3623 · ICD 1839 · SPR 5025 | 9:58 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 10:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1130 | 10:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 10:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 10:07 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6631 · IC 3543 | 10:18 Tilburg station | 1h02 | 11:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6631 · ICD 1841 · SPR 5027 | 10:21 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h55 | 11:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 6631 · IC 3543 | 10:21 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h59 | 11:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3625 · ICD 1841 | 10:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 11:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3625 · ICD 1841 · SPR 5027 | 10:28 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 11:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1132 | 10:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 11:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 10:37 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6633 · IC 3545 | 10:47 Tilburg station | 1h03 | 11:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6633 · IC 3545 | 10:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 11:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6633 · ICD 1843 · SPR 5029 | 10:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 11:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3627 · ICD 1843 | 10:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 11:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3627 · ICD 1843 · SPR 5029 | 10:58 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 11:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1134 | 11:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 11:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1134 · IC 2231 | 11:07 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 11:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6635 · IC 3547 | 11:17 Tilburg station | 1h03 | 12:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6635 · ICD 1845 · SPR 5031 | 11:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 12:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 6635 · IC 3547 | 11:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 12:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3629 · ICD 1845 | 11:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 12:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3629 · ICD 1845 · SPR 5031 | 11:28 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 12:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1136 | 11:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 12:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1136 · IC 2333 | 11:37 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 12:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6637 · IC 3549 | 11:47 Tilburg station | 1h03 | 12:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6637 · IC 3549 | 11:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 12:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6637 · ICD 1847 · SPR 5033 | 11:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 12:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3631 · ICD 1847 | 11:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 12:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3631 · ICD 1847 · SPR 5033 | 11:58 Tilburg station | 0h48 | 12:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1138 | 12:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 12:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1138 · IC 2235 | 12:07 Tilburg station | 0h47 | 12:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6639 · ICD 1849 · SPR 5035 | 12:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 13:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 6639 · IC 3551 | 12:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 13:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3633 · ICD 1849 | 12:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 13:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1140 | 12:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 13:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6641 · IC 3553 | 12:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 13:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6641 · ICD 1851 · SPR 5037 | 12:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 13:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3635 · ICD 1851 | 12:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 13:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1142 | 13:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 13:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6643 · IC 3555 | 13:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 14:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6643 · ICD 1853 · SPR 5039 | 13:20 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 14:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3637 · ICD 1853 | 13:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 14:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1144 | 13:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 14:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6645 · IC 3557 | 13:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 1h00 | 14:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 6645 · ICD 1855 · SPR 5041 | 13:50 Tilburg Universiteit | 0h56 | 14:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3639 · ICD 1855 | 13:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 14:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1146 | 14:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 14:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3641 · ICD 1857 | 14:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 15:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1148 | 14:37 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 15:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3643 · ICD 1859 | 14:58 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 15:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1150 | 15:07 Tilburg station | 0h37 | 15:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3645 · ICD 1861 | 15:28 Tilburg station | 0h39 | 16:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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Trains from Tilburg to Rotterdam run on average 23 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 37m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.
Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.
Contemporary art museum in the Museumpark, known for bold installations, photography and fashion exhibitions in a striking silver building.
Museum on Dutch and international photography in former warehouse buildings on Wilhelminapier. Expect strong documentary and art photography shows.
Lively market hall with dramatic ceiling artwork and striking horseshoe design. Worth visiting for the architecture and central location alone.
Waterside district with converted warehouses, historic ships and broad views. Pleasant for walking and seeing Rotterdam’s maritime character.
Historic harbour area transformed into a cultural quarter with quayside walks, architecture and river views. Good for a relaxed local-style stroll.
Raw herring served with onion and pickles. A classic Dutch street snack, widely eaten in Rotterdam and across the country, especially from fish stalls.
Small fried cod pieces, usually served with garlic or tartare sauce. A beloved Dutch fish snack commonly found at markets and harbours.
Crisp potato chips topped with mayonnaise, peanut sauce and chopped onion. This Dutch fast-food favourite is a familiar late-night choice in Rotterdam.
Refined dining with seasonal menus and polished service in an elegant riverside setting at Hotel New York.
Bustling Market Hall food venue known for excellent seafood, oysters and shellfish in a lively modern setting.
Popular food hall with varied local and international stalls, ideal for trying Dutch snacks in a casual central atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but public transport is efficient and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tilburg to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tilburg to Rotterdam trains use the Tilburg to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Blaak. Use this guide to compare Tilburg and Rotterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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