How to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Heerlen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Heerlen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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Bus

$46

Average price

$22

Average price

Cheapest

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

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4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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NS International | IC Brussel

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heerlen:

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerlen costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $429 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Heerlen costing on average $451 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 42m.

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Heerlen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Heerlen

How to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM3h35
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM3h35
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel28457 · 2759+SNCB32567
    3:56 PM2h42
    Amsterdam Centraal
    6:38 PMHeerlen station
    $411One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel28445 · 2747+SNCB32555
    12:56 PM2h42
    Amsterdam Centraal
    3:38 PMHeerlen station
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel28451 · 2753+SNCB32561
    2:26 PM2h42
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:08 PMHeerlen station
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel28453 · 2755+SNCB32563
    2:56 PM2h42
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:38 PMHeerlen station
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM4h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM2h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:55 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 PM5h20
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    10:10 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH993+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    2:40 PM3h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4201One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH989 · LH74
    11:15 AM3h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4201One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH987 · LH74
    10:00 AM4h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen

Travel to Heerlen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Heerlen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Heerlen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Heerlen:

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerlen costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $429 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Heerlen costing on average $451 (€364).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 42m.

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Heerlen is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Heerlen is:
  • Around 43 trains per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Heerlen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Heerlen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Heerlen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Heerlen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Heerlen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Heerlen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerlen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Heerlen with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen often also extend their vacation to go to Aachen, Maastricht, Eindhoven, Cologne, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heerlen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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