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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Heerlen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Heerlen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Heerlen:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heerlen costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.02. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 34m 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 Brussels to Heerlen
How to get from Brussels to Heerlen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Heerlen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM2h05Brussels7:25 AMHeerlen$101One-way0 transfers
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5:20 AM2h05Brussels7:25 AMHeerlen$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:20 AM2h05Brussels7:25 AMHeerlen$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:20 AM2h05Brussels6:25 AMHeerlen$111One-way0 transfers
2:55 PM2h40Brussels5:35 PMHeerlen$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Heerlen:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Heerlen costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Heerlen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Heerlen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Heerlen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Heerlen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 23 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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