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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Heerenveen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Heerenveen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Heerenveen:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heerenveen costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Heerenveen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Heerenveen
How to get from Brussels to Heerenveen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Heerenveen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM5h30Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)6:30 PMHeerenveen$291One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM5h30Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)6:30 PMHeerenveen$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM5h30Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)6:30 PMHeerenveen$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Heerenveen:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heerenveen costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Heerenveen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Heerenveen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Heerenveen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerenveen by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar to go to Heerenveen by train.
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