Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven CentraalorTaxi from the taxi lane?

The short answer

For one traveler the Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal is cheaper by up to €24.85. The Taxi from the taxi lane fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.

The Taxi from the taxi lane is quicker: 18 min against 23 min. The Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal varies between 21 and 25 minutes.

Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal: 06:11–00:33. Taxi from the taxi lane: Runs all night.

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Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
Travelers	Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal	Taxi from the taxi lane	Difference
1	€5.15	from €30	up to €24.85
2	€10.30	from €30	up to €19.70
3	€15.45	from €30	up to €14.55
4	€20.60	from €30	up to €9.40
5	€25.75	from €40	up to €14.25
6	€30.90	from €40	up to €9.10
7	€36.05	from €40	up to €3.95
8	€41.20	from €40	up to €1.20

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Where each one leaves you

400401 · Hermes (Transdev)Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal

From: The bus station on the ground floor of car park P1, next to the terminal
To: Eindhoven Centraal, the bus station on the north side; the city centre is through the station on the south side
Luggage: A city bus with no hold; luggage rides free.
Runs: 06:11–00:33
Journey: 21–25 min

The 400 is sold as the Airport Shuttle, but the 401 takes the same 21 to 25 minutes: take the first one.

Nothing leaves the airport before 07:36 on Saturday and Sunday.

The ticket is valid for one bus only; you cannot change to another line on it.

Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal: price for every party size

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taxi · Licensed taxis at the airport's taxi laneTaxi from the taxi lane

From: The taxi lane on the forecourt, beside the terminal
To: Eindhoven Centraal station, or any address in the centre
Luggage: In the boot; the price is for the car.
Runs: All night
Journey: 15–20 min

EUR 30 is the bottom of the airport's range, not a fixed price: the meter decides.

A driver must run the meter unless you agree a price with them before setting off.

Use only the taxis on the taxi lane. The airport warns against drivers who approach you in the arrivals hall.

Taxi from the taxi lane: price for every party size

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Bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven CentraalorTaxi from the taxi lane?

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