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Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Heerlen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Heerlen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Eindhoven to Heerlen
Compare the available ways to get from Eindhoven to Heerlen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Heerlen:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Heerlen costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Eindhoven to Heerlen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Heerlen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:50 PM 1h20 Eindhoven 8:10 PM Heerlen €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:50 PM 1h20 Eindhoven 8:10 PM Heerlen €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:50 PM 1h20 Eindhoven 8:10 PM Heerlen €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:50 PM 1h20 Eindhoven 9:10 PM Heerlen €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:35 PM 2h05 Eindhoven 9:40 PM Heerlen €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:35 PM 2h05 Eindhoven 8:40 PM Heerlen €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Heerlen:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Heerlen costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Heerlen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Heerlen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Heerlen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heerlen by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, NS | BUS, Intercity, Arriva NS to go to Heerlen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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