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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Steenwijk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Steenwijk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Steenwijk:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Steenwijk costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Steenwijk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.10. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 33m 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 Steenwijk
How to get from Amsterdam to Steenwijk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Steenwijk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM1h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:30 PMHeerenveen$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:45 PM1h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:30 PMHeerenveen$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:45 PM1h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:30 PMHeerenveen$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2745 · IC 645 · BSN 92841012:47 PM2h22Amsterdam Amstel3:09 PMSteenwijk station$361One-way2 transfers
IC 2753 · IC 653 · BSN 9284222:47 PM2h22Amsterdam Amstel5:09 PMSteenwijk station$361One-way2 transfers
IC 2931 · IC 531 · BSN 9283889:16 AM2h23Amsterdam Amstel11:39 AMSteenwijk station$361One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Steenwijk:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Steenwijk costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Steenwijk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Steenwijk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Steenwijk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Heerenveen.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Steenwijk by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity.
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