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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heerlen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerlen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$47 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Heerlen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Amsterdam costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $411 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Amsterdam costing on average $434 (€355).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Heerlen to Amsterdam
How to get from Heerlen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heerlen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:50 PM2h55Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:50 PM2h55Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL18046:15 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport7:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8031One-way0 transfers
Other options
ST 32016+
IC 2730 · IC 39308:08 AM2h42Heerlen Woonboulevard10:50 AMAmsterdam Centraal$391One-way2 transfers
ST 32020+
IC 3934 · IC 27349:08 AM2h42Heerlen Woonboulevard11:50 AMAmsterdam Centraal$391One-way2 transfers
ST 32018+
IC 13932 · IC 27328:38 AM2h42Heerlen Woonboulevard11:20 AMAmsterdam Centraal$391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM3h05Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)3:35 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM3h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM3h45Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)10:25 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$241One-way0 transfers
LH1983 · LH23106:25 PM3h30Cologne Bonn Airport9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3991One-way1 transfer
LH1973 · LH23048:30 AM6h30Cologne Bonn Airport3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3991One-way1 transfer
LH4111+
LH23103:25 PM6h30Dusseldorf Airport9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heerlen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Amsterdam costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $411 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Amsterdam costing on average $434 (€355).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 51 trains per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heerlen 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 Heerlen station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Heerlen and arrive in Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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