Breda
A small Dutch city with great energy
Breda, is very popular with students and charms visitors with its lovely historic centre, lively terraces and warm Brabant atmosphere. Its heritage, shopping and nearby nature offer a refreshing getaway just a stone's throw from Belgium. Breda also offers excellent train connections to other Dutch destinations.
Discover our tickets and our season tickets for travelling between Belgium and Breda.
16 direct EuroCity trains a day in both directions between Brussels and Breda (via Brussels Airport, Mechelen, Antwerp and Noorderkempen).
EuroCity tickets
For occasional trips to Breda
Flex
- valid at any time (on any EuroCity train) of the day
- available until the last minute
Kids under 12 years travel with you for free (max. 4 children per paying passenger).
Saver
- Economy fare: several price levels depending on train occupancy
- Ticket only valid on the train selected at the time of purchase (fixed time)
- Available in limited quantities
Kids under 12 years travel with you for free (max. 4 children per paying passenger).
Do you have Train+?
If you have Train+, you enjoy a discount on the Flex fare for the Belgian part of your journey in off-peak times.
Off-peak: departing Monday to Friday before 6:01 am, from 9 am to 4 pm and from 6 pm (when travelling to Belgium, consider the departure time at the first Belgian station after the border).
Cross-border season tickets
For working or studying just across the border
Cross-border Standard Season Ticket
For unlimited commuting between the Belgian station of your choice and a station across the border (Luxembourg, Lille, Maubeuge, Aachen, Maastricht, Breda or Roosendaal)
Cross-border Student Season Ticket
Unlimited travel for students (-26) between the Belgian station of your choice and a station across the border (Luxembourg, Lille, Maubeuge, Aachen, Maastricht, Breda or Roosendaal).
School certificate required from the age of 18
Cross-border Student Multi
5 outbound and 5 inbound journeys between the Belgian station of your choice and a station across the border (Luxembourg, Aachen, Maastricht, Breda or Roosendaal). For students under 26. Available at our ticket desks.
School certificate required from the age of 18
Supplements and other products
Bike supplement
Ticket for taking your bike between Belgium and the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Lille or Maubeuge.
No ticket required for folding bikes
Pet supplement
Ticket for a dog (with muzzle) kept on a leash or on your lap between Belgium and the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Lille or Maubeuge.
No ticket required for small animals (cats, dogs, etc.) carried in a container of max. 30 x 30 x 55 cm
* The minimum price for the Belgian part of a cross-border train journey is €2.6 (rounded) in second class, whether you have Train+ or not.
Train stations in the Netherlands are equipped with access gates to the platform. To access or leave the platform, scan the QR code on your ticket (or on your season ticket validation). Please note: if you scan your QR code from your smartphone, make sure you disable the NFC payment function. More info about access gates.
