Bus 400 and 401 are local; regional coaches cover longer hops
Regional coach services from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) T1 handle the longer legs that local buses 400 and 401 don’t, linking the terminal area to cities across North Brabant and into neighboring regions. Coaches depart from the same forecourt outside T1 used by the local buses, a 2–3 minute walk from arrivals. Most regional lines run every 30–60 minutes during daytime, with thinner service after 20:00 and on Sundays.
These intercity buses generally run under public-transport operators like Hermes and Arriva, with routes connecting EIN to towns such as Uden, Veghel, and Best in 30–60 minutes. You board at the airport stop marked for regional services, usually just beyond the regular 400/401 bays. Check the exact line number and destination on the front display; many services continue beyond Eindhoven Centraal, so don’t just look for “Eindhoven” on the sign.
Tickets on regional coach lines typically cost between €4 and €10 per person depending on distance, with payment by OV-chipkaart, contactless bank card, or mobile ticket in most cases. Single rides from the airport toward nearby towns often start around €4–€5, while longer legs toward other cities can hit €8–€10. You tap in when boarding at the front door and, if the operator uses check-out, tap out when you get off to avoid being charged to the end of the line.
Most regional coaches serving EIN run roughly from 06:00 to 23:00 on weekdays, slightly later on Fridays and earlier on weekends. Early Ryanair or Wizz Air departures around 06:30 sometimes beat the first regional bus of the day, so plan for a taxi if your flight leaves before 07:00. Late-night arrivals after 23:00 often miss the last coach as well, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
Coaches stop right outside the terminal drop-off zone, so you’re curbside within about 5 minutes of the bus doors opening, even with a checked bag. Luggage goes with you into the cabin; only a few longer-distance coaches offer underfloor storage, and even then, hand luggage under 10 kg usually stays overhead. Seats are standard intercity bus seats, more comfortable than city buses but nowhere near long-haul coach standards, and you rarely see onboard toilets on these airport-linked routes.
For planning, the national planner at 9292.nl and the NS (Dutch Railways) app show regional coach times from “Eindhoven Airport” to your final stop, combining bus and train if needed. If your route involves a change at Eindhoven Centraal, add at least 10 minutes buffer there, since regional coaches and trains often leave from different sides of the station. Quick tip: buy or load a contactless option before you land, so you’re not stuck at the stop fighting with ticket machines while the coach you want pulls away.