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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.

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 bus between Rotterdam and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Heerlen via Eindhoven Station and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 Eindhoven Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

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 29m and costs €21 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Heerlen bus from?

Rotterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen is to train via Eindhoven which takes 2h 29m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Heerlen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Heerlen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven Centraal 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 1555+ 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

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Train via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
2h 29m
€21–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
4h 30m
€19–31
Drive 191.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Heerlencar 191.7 km
2h 21m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Sittardtrain Intercity
3h 54m
€32–73

Rotterdam to Heerlen by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.1 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heerlen via Eindhoven Centraal in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Heerlen via Eindhoven Station and Maastricht in around 4h 30m.

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