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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Breda has to offer.
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 Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Breda from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Breda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Breda to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 62 for a 2h 57m 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 rental from Amsterdam, which is about 88 km from Breda. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Breda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Breda takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 217 km. Breda’s bus station is located 12 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Breda
Where to stay in popular areas of Breda
Most booked hotels in Breda
Renting a car in Breda
Expect to pay C$ 3.07 per litre in Breda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.79 and C$ 49.05. The most frequently booked car type in Breda is Mini (Class Minivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.