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Compare train for Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 7, while a train costs an average of CHF 13.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 13 Average price | CHF 7 Average price Cheapest | CHF 10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard:
A bus is CHF 6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard costing on average CHF 13.
Other travel options to Heerhugowaard take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around CHF 13 compared to roughly CHF 10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 3. The journey takes 57m versus 49m 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.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:18 PM 1h03 Amsterdam 2:21 PM Heerhugowaard CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:18 PM 1h03 Amsterdam 2:21 PM Heerhugowaard CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:18 PM 1h03 Amsterdam 2:21 PM Heerhugowaard CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard:
A bus is CHF 6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerhugowaard costing on average CHF 13.
Other travel options to Heerhugowaard take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Heerhugowaard as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Heerhugowaard.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Alkmaar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerhugowaard by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Heerhugowaard by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel.
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