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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m 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 |
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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 $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $420 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
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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.
8:20 AM2h15Erkelenz10:35 AMAmsterdam$131One-way0 transfers
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8:20 AM2h15Erkelenz10:35 AMAmsterdam$131One-way0 transfers
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8:20 AM2h15Erkelenz10:35 AMAmsterdam$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erkelenz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $420 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erkelenz to Amsterdam costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Godsweerdersingel (Station) 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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