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 €16 - €26 and takes 3h 45m.

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 €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen station to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Station Heerlen and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Gulpen-Wittem, Gulpen Busstation and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

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 8m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Brussels?

The distance between Heerlen and Brussels is 155 km. The road distance is 129.1 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 which takes 2h 8m and costs €24 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m 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 Maastricht station.

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 which takes 2h 8m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 45m.

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.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heerlen to Brussels by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 8m
€24–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3h 45m
€17–26
Drive 129.1 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Brusselscar 129.1 km
1h 23m
€24–34
Train via Brussels-Midi
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 12m
€24–93
Train #2
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2h 29m
€30–119

Heerlen to Brussels by train

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Distance: 154.7 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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