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How to get from Heerlen to Amsterdam by metro and train?

From Heerlen to Amsterdam by metro and train

To get from Heerlen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Breda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the 52 metro from Station Zuid station to Amsterdam Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The metro and train schedule from Heerlen may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Amsterdam on the Moovit app.

204min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - ICD
ICD
Metro - 5252
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Heerlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Breda
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Amersfoort Schothorst
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Station Zuid
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Noord
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Amsterdam Centraal Station
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heerlen to Amsterdam

The distance between Heerlen, Netherlands and Amsterdam, Netherlands is approximately 267.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heerlen to Amsterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Heerlen to Amsterdam

To check the metro and train schedule from Heerlen to Amsterdam using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Heerlen) and destination (Amsterdam), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heerlen to Amsterdam?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line ICD, Metro line 52.

  • Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Heerlen to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Heerlen station near Heerlen to Breda station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Breda station near Amsterdam in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heerlen to Amsterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Heerlen and Amsterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Heerlen to get to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Heerlen station near Heerlen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Heerlen and Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Breda station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Netherlands.