There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen by train, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 26m
3 alternative options
Bus • 4h 29m
Night train • 2h 46m
Drive • 2h 28m
Amsterdam to Heerlen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €24 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Heerlen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Heerlen, Station via Maastricht, Station and Gulpen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Heerlen. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Heerlen is 214 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €24 - €60.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Amsterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Heerlen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 29m.
- Distance: 214.5 km
- Duration: 2h 26m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Heerlen, Netherlands?
Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €24 - €60 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18 - €26 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €60
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €24 - €35
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €40 - €60
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Amsterdam to Heerlen train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Heerlen is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Amsterdam to Heerlen.
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