There are 3 ways to get from Ekeren to Tilburg by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 29m
14€ - 30€
Cheapest option
Bus, line 450 bus • 3h 30m
4€ - 8€
1 alternative option
Drive • 48 min
9€ - 13€
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Tilburg is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Tilburg is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Tilburg is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Belgium from Netherlands.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ekeren to Tilburg is to bus and line 450 bus which costs 3€ - 9€ and takes 3h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Ekeren to Tilburg is to drive which costs 9€ - 13€ and takes 48 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Ekeren to Tilburg station. However, there are services departing from Ekeren Markt and arriving at Tilburg Centraal Station perron B via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 and Turnhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ekeren to Tilburg. However, there are services departing from Ekeren and arriving at Tilburg via Roosendaal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Ekeren and Tilburg is 56 km. The road distance is 72 km.
The best way to get from Ekeren to Tilburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs 14€ - 30€.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Ekeren to Tilburg, including transfers.
Ekeren to Tilburg bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 station.
Ekeren to Tilburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ekeren station.
The best way to get from Ekeren to Tilburg is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs 14€ - 30€. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs 3€ - 9€ and takes 3h 30m.
- Distance: 55.8 km
- Duration: 1h 29m
What companies run services between Ekeren, Belgium and Tilburg, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Ekeren to Tilburg via Roosendaal in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ekeren to Tilburg via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5, Turnhout Station perron 6, and Turnhout Station perron 4 in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ekeren to Roosendaal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 8€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 5€ - 8€
- 1st Class
- 7€ - 11€
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Roosendaal to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 23€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 23€
- Phone
- 070 220 200
- delijn
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Station perron 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
Bus from Turnhout Station perron 4 to Tilburg Centraal Station perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
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More Questions & Answers
Ekeren to Tilburg bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Tilburg Centraal Station perron B.
Ekeren to Tilburg train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Tilburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ekeren to Tilburg is 72 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Ekeren to Tilburg.
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