What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Heerlen via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Heerlen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Heerlen. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Heerlen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Heerlen is 214 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Heerlen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Heerlen bus from?

Amsterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Heerlen train from?

Amsterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Heerlen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Heerlen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Heerlen is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Amsterdam to Heerlen.

Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Amsterdam to Heerlen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
2h 26m
€30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
4h 23m
€17–37
Drive 203.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Heerlencar 203.9 km
2h 43m
€36–52
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3h 33m
€181–367
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain
3h 42m
€163–388

Amsterdam to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 214.4 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Heerlen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Arriva NL also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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