Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Breda travel guide

Breda Tourism | Breda Guide

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.

Article

When to visit Breda

Breda in June
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Breda in June
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 $65 for a 3h 05m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Breda takes 145 km and will cost you around $16. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 290 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 $65 for a 3h 05m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Breda takes 145 km and will cost you around $16. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 290 km. Breda’s bus station is located 12 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Breda

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Breda

Most booked hotels in Breda

Leonardo Hotel Breda City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2793 reviews)
$123+
Gr8 Hotel Oosterhout
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1807 reviews)
$113+
A-Hotel Oosterhout
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2363 reviews)
$101+
Hotel Cafe 't Zonneke
1 star
Good (7.6, 1650 reviews)
$72+
Hotel Het Witte Paard
3 stars
Good (7.5, 618 reviews)
$100+
Fletcher Wellness-Hotel Trivium
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1907 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Breda

Renting a car in Breda costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Breda.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breda, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Breda costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Breda.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Breda, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.