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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Heerlen is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Haarlem and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Haarlem to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem, Raaksbrug and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena and Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Heerlen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Heerlen?

The distance between Haarlem and Heerlen is 233 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Haarlem to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Heerlen bus from?

Haarlem to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Haarlem to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Heerlen is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Haarlem to Heerlen bus arrive?

Haarlem to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Haarlem to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Haarlem to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Heerlen is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Haarlem to Heerlen.

Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Haarlem to Heerlen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Haarlem to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 41m
€34–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station westbus 833
6h 13m
€20–46
Drive 217.4 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Heerlencar 217.4 km
2h 47m
€39–56
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
4h 43m
€131–331
Train via Schiphol, Airport
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Heerlentrain Nachttrein
4h 29m
€55–64
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
4h 44m
€113–352

Haarlem to Heerlen by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.6 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €9–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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