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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heerlen to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerlen to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Heerlen to Rotterdam:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $812 (€656) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average $835 (€675).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 7h 17m.
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How to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heerlen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:35 AM5h55Heerlen11:30 AMRotterdam$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:35 AM5h55Heerlen11:30 AMRotterdam$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:25 AM3h40Heerlen10:05 AMRotterdam$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:45 PM6h55Heerlen7:40 PMRotterdam$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM6h10Heerlen5:40 PMRotterdam$241One-way0 transfers
- 12:35 AM5h00Heerlen5:35 AMRotterdam$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heerlen to Rotterdam:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $812 (€656) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average $835 (€675).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 7h 17m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heerlen and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heerlen station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Heerlen and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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