What is the cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum is to bus which costs €14 - €29 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Rotterdam Centrum?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

The distance between Heerlen and Rotterdam Centrum is 199 km. The road distance is 190.4 km.

How do I travel from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum without a car?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum without a car is to train via Breda which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum train from?

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

Train or bus from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum is to train via Breda which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €29 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum.

How do I get a train ticket from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum?

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Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum 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 Breda
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 28m
€42–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
5h 59m
€15–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Roermondtrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Roermond to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 268
4h 10m
€21–44
Drive 190.4 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrumcar 190.4 km
2h 19m
€34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
3h 50m
€45–47

Heerlen to Rotterdam Centrum by train

188Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.1 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven and Breda in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg to Rotterdam Conradstraat once a week. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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