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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.

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When to visit Breda

Breda in June
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breda in June
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Breda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Breda, followed by Train. The train journey from Breda to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 04m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city center, Breda is the busiest station in Breda. Another popular train station is Breda Prinsenbeek, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Breda is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 88 km from Breda. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Breda takes 105 km and will cost you around $14. From Groningen, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 209 km. Breda’s bus station is located 12 km from the city center.

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 Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Breda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Breda, followed by Train. The train journey from Breda to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 04m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city center, Breda is the busiest station in Breda. Another popular train station is Breda Prinsenbeek, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Breda is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 88 km from Breda. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Breda takes 105 km and will cost you around $14. From Groningen, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 209 km. Breda’s bus station is located 12 km from the city center.

Airports near Breda

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Breda

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Breda

Most booked hotels in Breda

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Heuvelsuites
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 241 reviews)
$159+
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Hotel Nassau Breda, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3328 reviews)
$157+
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Leonardo Hotel Breda City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3011 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Keyser Breda
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2030 reviews)
$132+
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Gr8 Hotel Oosterhout
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1814 reviews)
$133+
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A-Hotel Oosterhout
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2564 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Breda

Renting a car in Breda costs $158 per day, on average, or $315 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay $9.58 per gallon in Breda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $114.93 and $153.23. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breda, while also 89% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Breda costs $158 per day, on average, or $315 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay $9.58 per gallon in Breda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $114.93 and $153.23. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breda, while also 89% cheaper than other types, on average.

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