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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Brussels is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Bruxelles-Central via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Brussels?

The distance between Heerlen and Brussels is 155 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Brussels without a car is to train via Liège which takes 2h 3m and costs €22 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Heerlen to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Brussels bus from?

Heerlen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Brussels train from?

Heerlen to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Brussels?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Brussels is to train via Liège which takes 2h 3m and costs €22 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Heerlen to Brussels bus arrive?

Heerlen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Heerlen to Brussels train arrive?

Heerlen to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Brussels is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Heerlen to Brussels.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1779+ hotels available in Brussels.

Heerlen to Brussels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Brussels by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 3m
€22–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310 / ...
3h 56m
€13–32
Drive 129.2 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Brusselscar 129.2 km
1h 23m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
2h 30m
€32–68

Heerlen to Brussels by train

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Distance: 154.7 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Bruxelles-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–27 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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