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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen is to bus and train which costs €15 - €30 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Heerlen via Breda and Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Heerlen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Heerlen is 199 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen without a car is to train via Eindhoven which takes 2h 50m and costs €21 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Heerlen train from?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Heerlen is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Heerlen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen 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 Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Heerlentrain
2h 50m
€21–55
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermondbus 268
2. Take the train from Roermond to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 32m
€15–29
Drive 191.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Heerlencar 191.7 km
2h 21m
€34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Sittardtrain Intercity
3h 53m
€31–71

Rotterdam to Heerlen by train

189Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.1 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerlen via Breda and Eindhoven in around 2h 50m.

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