Heerenveen to Amersfoort train with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heerenveen to Amersfoort

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$61

Average price

$67

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 21 m

Trains per day

14

Distance

96 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heerenveen to Amersfoort is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heerenveen to Amersfoort will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.

Fast trains

Of the 14 trains that leave Heerenveen for Amersfoort on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    12:02 AM1h21
    Heerenveen
    1:23 AMAmersfoort
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    6:59 AM1h24
    Heerenveen
    8:23 AMAmersfoort
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    8:02 AM1h21
    Heerenveen
    9:23 AMAmersfoort
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    9:02 AM1h22
    Heerenveen
    10:24 AMAmersfoort
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    10:02 AM1h21
    Heerenveen
    11:23 AMAmersfoort
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Heerenveen to Amersfoort

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerenveen to Amersfoort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 59 miles (96 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$33

Average price

$21

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

8h 5m

Average total duration

7h 35m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Heerenveen to Amersfoort is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Heerenveen to Amersfoort:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Heerenveen to Amersfoort is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Amersfoort take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heerenveen and Amersfoort including taking a train and bus.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Heerenveen to Amersfoort train times

The table below shows live departures for Heerenveen to Amersfoort trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:32 AM Heerenveen
1h22
12:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
1:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
1:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
2:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
2:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
3:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
3:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
4:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
4:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
5:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
5:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
6:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
6:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
7:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
7:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
8:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
8:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
9:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
9:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
10:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
10:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
11:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:32 PM Heerenveen
1h22
11:54 PM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:02 PM Heerenveen
1h21
12:23 AM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Sunday, June 21
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:02 AM Heerenveen
1h21
1:23 AM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:59 AM Heerenveen
1h24
8:23 AM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:32 AM Heerenveen
1h22
8:54 AM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:02 AM Heerenveen
1h21
9:23 AM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:32 AM Heerenveen
1h22
9:54 AM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9:02 AM Heerenveen
1h22
10:24 AM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9:32 AM Heerenveen
1h22
10:54 AM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:02 AM Heerenveen
1h21
11:23 AM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:32 AM Heerenveen
1h22
11:54 AM Amersfoort1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:02 AM Heerenveen
1h21
12:23 PM Amersfoort0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort

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Trains from Heerenveen to Amersfoort run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (96 km) distance in 1h 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)
Distance
59 miles (96 km)
Average train duration
1h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$33 (€27)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 22m
First train
12:06 AM
Last train
11:49 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)

Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Heerenveen to Amersfoort trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Heerenveen and Amersfoort from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
$61 (€50)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Heerenveen to Amersfoort

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heerenveen to Amersfoort by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amersfoort, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Heerenveen to Amersfoort can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $33 (€27), while the average price is around $33 (€27).
The train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort takes 1h 22m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort leaves at 12:06 AM.
The distance by train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort is 59 miles (96 km).
The last train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort leaves at 11:49 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Heerenveen to Amersfoort.
Yes, there is a direct train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heerenveen to Amersfoort.
The train station in Heerenveen that goes to Amersfoort is Heerenveen station, which connects to Amersfoort Central.
The cheapest way to get from Heerenveen to Amersfoort is by bus, with a cost of around $15 (€12).
The train journey from Heerenveen to Amersfoort offers a pleasant view of the Dutch countryside, with sights of green fields, quaint villages, and canals typical of the region's landscape.
Yes, a day trip from Heerenveen to Amersfoort is feasible. The journey takes 1h 22m and covers 59 miles (96 km). Trains run 34 times per day, making it convenient to plan your travel.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Amersfoort, allowing time to visit the historic city center, museums, and enjoy local dining experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Heerenveen to Amersfoort.
Since both Heerenveen and Amersfoort are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Amersfoort include Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Schiphol, The Hague.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Travelers generally find it more convenient to use cards, as most places accept debit and credit cards, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Amersfoort, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the train station and market squares. Bicycle theft is also common, so securing bikes properly is important. Travelers should watch out for unofficial taxi services and avoid offers that seem too good to be true. Staying aware of surroundings and keeping valuables secure helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Heerenveen to Amersfoort

Most Heerenveen to Amersfoort trains use the Heerenveen to Amersfoort Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Heerenveen and Amersfoort train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Heerenveen
Arrival train stations in Amersfoort

Which Heerenveen station do trains to Amersfoort leave from?

Trains from Heerenveen to Amersfoort leave from Heerenveen. The station is from Heerenveen city centre at Stationsplein 1, 8441 HE Heerenveen, Netherlands.
HeerenveenStationsplein 1, 8441 HE Heerenveen, Netherlands+31 900 9292WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Heerenveen from Heerenveen city centre

BusSeveral lines available
TrainIntercity and regional services

Heerenveen train station facilities and services

Heerenveen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Het Postkantoor, Grand Café 't Gerecht

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heerenveen. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Heerenveen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heerenveen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Heerenveen: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heerenveen: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Heidehof, Hajé Hotel Heerenveen.

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