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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Heerenveen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Heerenveen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Heerenveen
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Heerenveen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heerenveen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerenveen costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Heerenveen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€5). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Heerenveen
How to get from Amsterdam to Heerenveen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerenveen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 1h45 Amsterdam 4:30 PM Heerenveen $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 1h45 Amsterdam 4:30 PM Heerenveen $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 1h45 Amsterdam 4:30 PM Heerenveen $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:45 PM 1h45 Amsterdam 5:30 PM Heerenveen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heerenveen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerenveen costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Heerenveen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Heerenveen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Heerenveen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Heerenveen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerenveen by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Arriva NS, NS International to go to Heerenveen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
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