Bus 401: 20-minute ride from EIN to Eindhoven Centraal
From T1’s main exit, Bus 401 runs straight to Eindhoven Centraal Station in about 20 minutes, traffic allowing. The stop sits directly in front of the terminal doors, signed as direction “Eindhoven Station.” Buses run through the day and evening, with tighter headways in rush hour and slightly longer gaps late at night.
Bus 401 is part of Bravo/Arriva’s city network and uses regular public transport fares rather than a special airport surcharge. You can tap in with a contactless bank card at the front door reader, use an OV-chipkaart, or buy a paper ticket from the driver for a few euros more. The bus usually runs every 10–15 minutes during daytime, dropping you at Eindhoven Centraal’s main bus platforms.
The ride follows a fixed route via Eindhoven Airport, Meerhoven, and then into the city center toward Eindhoven Centraal, with several intermediate stops. If you’re heading to central hotels around Stationsplein or Piazza Center, staying on until Eindhoven Centraal keeps it simple. For tech parks or offices in outer districts, check if an earlier stop like “Meerrijk” or “Mathildelaan” lines up better.
From first departures around early morning to late evening trips after 23:00, Bus 401 covers most Wizz Air and Ryanair schedules at Eindhoven Airport. Night owls landing on the last flights should still catch one of the final buses, but build in 15 minutes from gate in T1 to curb. On holidays and Sundays, frequencies can stretch beyond 15 minutes, so check the exact timetable before you land.
Tickets to Eindhoven Centraal on Bus 401 use standard kilometer-based pricing, typically landing in the €3–€5 band depending on your payment method. OV-chipkaart and contactless bank card taps are slightly cheaper than paying cash or buying a printed ticket onboard. Kids 4–11 can usually ride at reduced fares, while under-4s often ride free when seated with an adult.
Practical tip: Sit near the center doors on Bus 401 so you can tap out quickly at Eindhoven Centraal and reach the NS train platforms in under 3 minutes.