The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
49
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Tilburg will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 49 trains that leave Rotterdam for Tilburg on Tue, Jun 09, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the 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 .
On Tue, Jun 09 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.
IC 2310 · IC 1119 · SPR 66186:05 AM1h05Rotterdam Blaak7:10 AMTilburg Universiteit€171One-way2 transfers
IC 3525 · ICD 1812 · SPR 66206:45 AM0h55Rotterdam Blaak7:40 AMTilburg Universiteit€171One-way2 transfers
IC 2310 · ICD 1810 · SPR 66186:05 AM1h05Rotterdam Blaak7:10 AMTilburg Universiteit€171One-way2 transfers
IC 2212 · IC 1121 · SPR 66206:35 AM1h05Rotterdam Blaak7:40 AMTilburg Universiteit€171One-way2 transfers
SPR 5109 · SPR 66206:29 AM1h11Rotterdam Blaak7:40 AMTilburg Universiteit€171One-way1 transfer
11216:45 AM0h38Rotterdam Centraal7:23 AMTilburg station€171One-way0 transfers
11319:15 AM0h38Rotterdam Centraal9:53 AMTilburg station€171One-way0 transfers
113710:45 AM0h38Rotterdam Centraal11:23 AMTilburg station€171One-way0 transfers
IC 11196:15 AM0h38Rotterdam Centraal6:53 AMTilburg station€171One-way0 transfers
IC 11237:15 AM0h38Rotterdam Centraal7:53 AMTilburg station€171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 59 km
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€19 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m 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, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1828 · 3632 | 10:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 11:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1139 | 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 11:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1830 · 3634 | 11:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 12:02 PM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1141 | 11:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 12:23 PM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1832 · 3636 | 11:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 12:32 PM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2310 · IC 1119 · SPR 6618 | 6:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:10 AM Tilburg Universiteit | 2 transfers | |
IC 2310 · ICD 1810 · SPR 6618 | 6:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:10 AM Tilburg Universiteit | 2 transfers | |
IC 2310 · IC 1119 | 6:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 6:53 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1119 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 6:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1119 | 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 6:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICD 1810 · IC 3614 | 6:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 7:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1810 · 3614 | 6:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 7:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
SPR 5109 · SPR 6620 | 6:29 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h11 | 7:40 AM Tilburg Universiteit | 1 transfer | |
IC 2212 · IC 1121 | 6:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 7:23 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2212 · IC 1121 · SPR 6620 | 6:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:40 AM Tilburg Universiteit | 2 transfers | |
IC 3525 · ICD 1812 · IC 3616 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 7:32 AM Tilburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3525 · ICD 1812 · SPR 6620 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h55 | 7:40 AM Tilburg Universiteit | 2 transfers | |
IC 1121 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1121 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICD 1812 · IC 3616 | 6:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 7:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1812 · 3616 | 6:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 7:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2314 · IC 1123 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 7:53 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3527 · ICD 1814 · IC 3618 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 8:02 AM Tilburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1123 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1123 | 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 7:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1814 · 3618 | 7:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 8:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1125 | 7:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 8:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICD 1816 · IC 3620 | 7:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 8:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1816 · 3620 | 7:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 8:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2318 · IC 1127 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 8:53 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3531 · ICD 1818 · IC 3622 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 9:02 AM Tilburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1127 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 8:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1127 | 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 8:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICD 1818 · IC 3622 | 8:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 9:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1818 · 3622 | 8:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 9:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2220 · IC 1129 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 9:23 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3533 · ICD 1820 · IC 3624 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h47 | 9:32 AM Tilburg station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1129 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 9:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1129 | 8:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 9:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICD 1820 · IC 3624 | 8:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 9:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1820 · 3624 | 8:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 9:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2322 · IC 1131 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0h48 | 9:53 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1131 | 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 9:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1822 · 3626 | 9:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 10:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1133 | 9:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 10:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1824 · 3628 | 9:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 10:32 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1135 | 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 10:53 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1826 · 3630 | 10:23 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h39 | 11:02 AM Tilburg station | 1 transfer | |
1137 | 10:45 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h38 | 11:23 AM Tilburg station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Tilburg
Trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg run on average 78 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 37m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 78 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Tilburg trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) 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.
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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.
EuroCity
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Tilburg
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
Popular train stations from Rotterdam to 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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