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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erkelenz to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erkelenz to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $616.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $616 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Erkelenz to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $65 (€55).
A bus is $584 (€488) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $616 (€514).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€55) compared to roughly $45 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20 (-€16). The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 50m 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.
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How to get from Erkelenz to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erkelenz to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM 6h40 Erkelenz 11:55 PM Amsterdam $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 PM 6h40 Erkelenz 11:55 PM Amsterdam $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 PM 6h40 Erkelenz 11:55 PM Amsterdam $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $65 (€55).
A bus is $584 (€488) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $616 (€514).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erkelenz and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erkelenz station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Roermond, Designer Outlet and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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