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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Heerlen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Heerlen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Heerlen:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Heerlen costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Heerlen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Heerlen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
26408 · 189228:21 AM1h22Düsseldorf Hbf9:43 AMHeerlen station$351One-way1 transfer
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26408 · 189228:21 AM1h22Düsseldorf Hbf9:43 AMHeerlen station$351One-way1 transfer
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26408 · 189228:21 AM1h22Düsseldorf Hbf9:43 AMHeerlen station$351One-way1 transfer
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26412 · 1893010:21 AM1h26Düsseldorf Hbf11:47 AMHeerlen station$351One-way1 transfer
26406 · 189187:21 AM1h26Düsseldorf Hbf8:47 AMHeerlen station$351One-way1 transfer
26404 · 189146:21 AM1h26Düsseldorf Hbf7:47 AMHeerlen station$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Heerlen:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Heerlen costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Heerlen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Heerlen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heerlen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerlen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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