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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heerlen to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £485.
Distance: 156 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£30 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £485 Average Price | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Heerlen to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heerlen to Rotterdam:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average £30.
A coach is £464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average £485.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Coach takes on average 4h 38m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 17m by train vs 2h 19m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£30 vs £33). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Rotterdam from Heerlen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Heerlen to Rotterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rotterdam are The Hague, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft and Leiden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rotterdam on Omio.
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
Delft is known for its blue-and-white pottery, canal-lined old centre and its connection to Vermeer. Historic churches and a strong TU Delft student presence give the city a calm but lively character.
Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Heerlen to Rotterdam:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average £30.
A coach is £464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heerlen to Rotterdam costing on average £485.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Coach takes on average 4h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heerlen and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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