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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen is to train which costs €21 - €45 and takes 2h 39m.

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 20m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Heerlen station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Heerlen, Station Heerlen via [Roermond] Busstation, Stationsplein halte I and Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

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 39m.

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 which takes 2h 39m and costs €21 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 which takes 2h 39m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Heerlen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roermond 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 20m 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?

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
2h 39m
€22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermondbus 268
4h 59m
€23–35
Drive 191.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Heerlencar 191.7 km
2h 20m
€40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
4h 21m

Rotterdam to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 199.1 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermond 5 times a week. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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