There are 4 ways to get from Tilburg to Bornem by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train via Sint-Lenaarts • 3h 17m
23€ - 69€
Cheapest option
Line 450 bus, bus, line 290 bus, line 252 bus • 4h 46m
6€ - 14€
2 alternative options
Train • 3h 39m
20€ - 38€
Drive • 1h 7m
12€ - 19€
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International entry into Belgium from Netherlands
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Belgium from Netherlands
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Considerations leaving from Netherlands
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Belgium from Netherlands.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Bornem is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Bornem is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Bornem is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 14689.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from Belgium.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tilburg to Bornem is to line 450 bus and bus and line 290 bus and line 252 bus which costs 5€ - 15€ and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tilburg to Bornem is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs 12€ - 19€.
No, there is no direct bus from Tilburg station to Bornem station. However, there are services departing from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B and arriving at Bornem Station via Turnhout Warande perron 1, Antwerpen Opera, Antwerpen Station Zuid and Boom Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tilburg to Bornem. However, there are services departing from Tilburg and arriving at Bornem via Breda, Noorderkempen and Malines / Mechelen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Tilburg and Bornem is 78 km. The road distance is 101.6 km.
The best way to get from Tilburg to Bornem without a car is to train via Sint-Lenaarts which takes 3h 17m and costs 23€ - 70€.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Tilburg to Bornem, including transfers.
Tilburg to Bornem bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B.
Tilburg to Bornem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Noorderkempen station.
The best way to get from Tilburg to Bornem is to train via Sint-Lenaarts which takes 3h 17m and costs 23€ - 70€. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus and line 290 bus and line 252 bus, which costs 5€ - 15€ and takes 4h 46m.

- Distance: 77.9 km
- Duration: 3h 17m
What companies run services between Tilburg, Netherlands and Bornem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Tilburg to Bornem via Breda, Noorderkempen, and Malines / Mechelen in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tilburg to Bornem via Turnhout Warande perron 3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5, Antwerpen Opera, Antwerpen Station Zuid, and Boom Markt in around 4h 46m.

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Noorderkempen to Malines / Mechelen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 10€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 10€
- 1st Class
- 9€ - 14€
Train from Malines / Mechelen to Bornem
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 7€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 4€ - 7€
- 1st Class
- 6€ - 10€
Train from Roosendaal to Puurs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 11€
- 1st Class
- 11€ - 17€

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 Noorderkempen to Mechelen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 23€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 23€
Train from Tilburg to Roosendaal
- 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 Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
Bus from Turnhout Warande perron 1 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
Bus from Antwerpen Station Zuid to Boom Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
Bus from Boom Markt to Bornem Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
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More Questions & Answers
Tilburg to Bornem bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Bornem Station.
Tilburg to Bornem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bornem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tilburg to Bornem is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Tilburg to Bornem.
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