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Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$39
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$85
Fastest journey on Sep 01
2 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
2 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 01
30
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heerlen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heerlen to Amsterdam will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 30 trains from Heerlen to Amsterdam, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.
ST 32005+
IC 2720
ST 32008+
IC 3922
ST 32012+
IC 3926
ST 32010+
IC 3924
ST 32014+
IC 3928
IC 3920
IC 3922
IC 3924
IC 3928
IC 3926Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerlen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $317.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heerlen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Amsterdam costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $296 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Amsterdam costing on average $317 (€257).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Heerlen to Amsterdam trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ST 32022+ IC 3936 | 9:38 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 12:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3936 | 9:49 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 12:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32530+ IC 2736 | 9:52 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32024+ IC 3938 | 10:08 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3938 | 10:19 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32532+ IC 2738 | 10:22 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 12:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32026+ IC 3940 | 10:38 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 1:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3940 | 10:49 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 1:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32534+ IC 2740 | 10:52 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32028+ IC 3942 | 11:08 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3942 | 11:19 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32536+ IC 2742 | 11:22 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32030+ IC 3944 | 11:38 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3944 | 11:49 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32032+ IC 3946 | 12:08 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32034+ IC 3948 | 12:38 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32036+ IC 3950 | 1:08 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32038+ IC 3952 | 1:38 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32040+ IC 3954 | 2:08 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32042+ IC 3956 | 2:38 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32044+ IC 3958 | 3:08 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32046+ IC 3960 | 3:38 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32048+ IC 3962 | 4:08 PM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 6:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
ST 32005+ IC 2720 | 5:27 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h59 | 8:26 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
428+ 9303 | 5:46 AM Welkenraedt station | 4h04 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3920 | 5:49 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32514+ IC 2720 | 5:52 AM Heerlen station | 2h34 | 8:26 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32008+ IC 3922 | 6:08 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 8:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3922 | 6:19 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 8:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32516+ IC 2722 | 6:22 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32010+ IC 3924 | 6:38 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 9:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
429+ 9309 | 6:46 AM Welkenraedt station | 4h04 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3924 | 6:49 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 9:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32518+ IC 2724 | 6:52 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 9:25 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32012+ IC 3926 | 7:08 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h38 | 9:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3926 | 7:19 AM Heerlen station | 2h27 | 9:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32520+ IC 2726 | 7:22 AM Heerlen station | 2h34 | 9:56 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32014+ IC 3928 | 7:38 AM Heerlen Woonboulevard | 2h37 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
430+ 9315 | 7:44 AM Welkenraedt station | 4h06 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3928 | 7:49 AM Heerlen station | 2h26 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ST 32522+ IC 2728 | 7:52 AM Heerlen station | 2h32 | 10:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 32522+ IC 2728 | 7:52 AM Heerlen station | 2h33 | 10:25 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
431+ 9321 | 8:45 AM Welkenraedt station | 4h05 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Heerlen to Amsterdam run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Amsterdam Centraal -> Dam Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heerlen to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Heerlen to Amsterdam trains use the Heerlen to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam RAI. Use this guide to compare Heerlen and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heerlen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brasserie Mijn Streek, Eetcafé A Gen Ing
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Heerlen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Heerlen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heerlen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heerlen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heerlen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen, Stadshotel Botterweck, Tulip Inn Heerlen City Centre.
Heerlen Woonboulevard is 2 km from Heerlen city centre. Public transport options include:
Heerlen Woonboulevard has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Heerlen Woonboulevard.
Available at Heerlen Woonboulevard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heerlen Woonboulevard.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Muiderpoort is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Muiderpoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Kas, Wilde Zwijnen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Muiderpoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Muiderpoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Muiderpoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Muiderpoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Muiderpoort: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Amsterdam Riverside Hotel, Hotel Arena, The Manor Amsterdam.
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