Breda travel guide
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You're Going to Love Breda
With a population of 167,673, Breda is a must-see destination in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Breda deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Breda
How to Get to Breda
Plane
Although Breda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 44 km from Breda. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Breda from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Breda, followed by Train. The train journey from Breda to Eindhoven takes 1h 19m and costs around €22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about €36 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Breda is the busiest station in Breda. Another popular train station is Breda Prinsenbeek, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Breda is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 88 km from Breda. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Breda takes 137 km and will cost you around €17. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 185 km. Breda’s bus station is located 12 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Breda
Where to stay in popular areas of Breda
Most booked hotels in Breda
Hiring a car in Breda
Expect to pay €2.10 per litre in Breda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €25.14 and €33.52. The most frequently booked car type in Breda is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.