There are 3 ways to get from Tilburg to Meerle by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, line 6 bus • 2h 20m
13€ - 25€
Cheapest option
Line 450 bus, line 430 bus • 2h 42m
4€ - 8€
1 alternative option
Drive • 25 min
4€ - 6€
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International entry into Belgium from Netherlands
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. United Kingdom are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Belgium from Netherlands
- There are no current restrictions
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
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Rules to follow in Belgium
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Netherlands
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Belgium is currently allowed from Netherlands.
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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
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Meerle is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Meerle is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Meerle 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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Last updated: 13 Jan 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tilburg to Meerle is to drive which costs 4€ - 6€ and takes 25 min.
The quickest way to get from Tilburg to Meerle is to drive which costs 4€ - 6€ and takes 25 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Tilburg station to Meerle. However, there are services departing from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B and arriving at Meerle Kerk via Turnhout Warande perron 1 and Hoogstraten Van Aertselaerplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Tilburg and Meerle is 22 km. The road distance is 31.7 km.
The best way to get from Tilburg to Meerle without a car is to train and line 6 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs 13€ - 26€.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Tilburg to Meerle, including transfers.
Tilburg to Meerle bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B.
Tilburg to Meerle bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hoogstraten Van Aertselaerplein station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tilburg to Meerle is 32 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Tilburg to Meerle.
There are 112+ hotels available in Meerle. Prices start at 75€ per night.

- Distance: 21.8 km
- Duration: 2h 20m
What companies run services between Tilburg, Netherlands and Meerle, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Tilburg to Meerle via Turnhout Warande perron 3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, and Hoogstraten Van Aertselaerplein in around 2h 42m.

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 Tilburg to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 19€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 8€ - 12€
- 1st Class
- 13€ - 19€

- Phone
- 0900-9292
- klantenservice@bravo.info
- Website
- bravo.info
Bus from Breda, Centraal Station to Meersel Dreef, Nieuw Dreef
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 4€
- Website
- Bravo

- 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 Hoogstraten Van Aertselaerplein
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- 2€
- single ticket
- 3€
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