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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 $31 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $66.
A bus is $606 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.94. 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erkelenz to Amsterdam
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 26402 · 18910 · IC 3924 · IC 31246:01 AM3h13Erkelenz station9:14 AMAmsterdam Zuid$571One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 26402 · 18910 · IC 3924 · IC 31246:01 AM3h13Erkelenz station9:14 AMAmsterdam Zuid$571One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- 26403 · 20060 · IC 35204:59 AM3h05Erkelenz station8:04 AMAmsterdam Zuid$591One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 26402 · 18910 · IC 39246:01 AM3h14Erkelenz station9:15 AMAmsterdam Centraal$571One-way2 transfers
- 26405 · ICE 2225:59 AM3h33Erkelenz station9:32 AMAmsterdam Centraal$571One-way1 transfer
- 26405 · 20062 · IC 35245:59 AM3h05Erkelenz station9:04 AMAmsterdam Zuid$591One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $66.
A bus is $606 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Erkelenz station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Roermond, Designer Outlet and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
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