How to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen

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Compare bus, train, 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 113 miles (182 km)

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€34

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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4h 23m

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from Amsterdam to Heerlen

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
07:00PM2h55
Amsterdam
09:55PMHeerlen
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:00PM2h55
Amsterdam
09:55PMHeerlen
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:00PM2h55
Amsterdam
09:55PMHeerlen
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:40PM4h00
Amsterdam
08:40PMHeerlen
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:00PM5h05
Amsterdam
08:05PMHeerlen
$171One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
06:45PM16h55
Amsterdam
11:40AMHeerlen
$781One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Heerlen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Heerlen costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $214 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Heerlen costing on average $226 (€180).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:

Flight takes on average 45m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Heerlen is approximately 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Heerlen is:
  • Around 96 trains per day.
  • Around 11 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 bus, train, 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, Station Bijlmer Arena 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 PKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Heerlen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerlen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Heerlen:
  • 11 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Intercity.
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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