Metered taxis wait directly outside T1 at Eindhoven Airport
The official taxi rank sits immediately outside the T1 arrivals hall, about a 1–2 minute walk from the baggage belts to the curb. All cars here operate on a meter, so you pay per distance and time rather than a flat airport surcharge. You can usually step into a cab within 5 minutes of exiting customs, even at afternoon peaks.
Most city-center rides from EIN to Eindhoven Station land in the €25–€35 range, depending on traffic and the exact address. The drive into central Eindhoven typically takes 15–20 minutes via the A2/N2 corridor. Drivers accept cash in euros and usually major cards (Visa/Mastercard), but carry a backup €20–€50 in case a terminal is down.
The rank outside T1 runs 7 days a week from first departures around 05:00 until the last evening arrivals, often close to 00:00. After the final inbound flights, the line of taxis thins, so for landings after 23:30 you might wait 10–15 minutes if several flights arrive together. For very late diversions after midnight, call a local taxi company from inside the terminal rather than counting on a car sitting at the stand.
For reference, a metered ride from EIN to Tilburg usually hits €60–€80, to ’s‑Hertogenbosch about €70–€90, and to Utrecht often breaks €120. These trips run 30–60 minutes depending on the A2 traffic. If you’re heading to cities like Amsterdam or Rotterdam, prices can climb above €160, so at that point compare with rail from Eindhoven Station plus a short airport taxi hop.
All taxis at the rank use standard Dutch meter rules, with a starting fee plus a per‑kilometer and per‑minute component. In 2024, that usually means a starting fare around €3–€4 and a per‑kilometer rate a bit above €2, visible on the in‑car display. Ask for a printed receipt showing the route, total kilometers, and price in euros before you step out.
One practical tip: if more than three people are sharing or you have extra luggage beyond two checked bags per couple, ask the dispatcher at the T1 rank for a larger vehicle before loading up; the extra space usually adds only a few euros to a standard Eindhoven city fare but keeps everyone more comfortable and bags out of laps.