How to travel from Leiden to Tilburg, Netherlands

The distance between Leiden and Tilburg is around 105km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Leiden to Tilburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Tilburg.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)

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Bus

Take the bus to Den Haag Den Haag Centraal and then to Tilburg Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Tilburg.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and Tilburg

There are several options for getting from Leiden to Tilburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Leiden and Tilburg is around 105km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Leiden and Tilburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leiden to Tilburg is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Tilburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Tilburg. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leiden to Tilburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rotterdam Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Tilburg. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leiden and Tilburg. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leiden to Tilburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Den Haag Den Haag Centraal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

EBS and FlixBus run regular bus services between Leiden and Tilburg. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Tilburg. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Tilburg. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Tilburg is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Tilburg. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Leiden and Tilburg. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Tilburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Leiden to Tilburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Leiden and Tilburg

Transport options from Leiden to Tilburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 10m
€24($24)
every 30 mins105km (66 miles)
Train via Dordrecht1h 35m
€24($24)
every 30 mins109km (68 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€15($15)
once daily133km (83 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€25($25)
on demand118km (73 miles)

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Airports near Tilburg

The following major airports near Tilburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Tilburg
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Tilburg
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Tilburg