How to get from Heerlen to Amsterdam by train?

From Heerlen to Amsterdam by train

To get from Heerlen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Sittard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
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
    Sittard
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sittard
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
    114 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 7
    Ride to train station Amsterdam Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heerlen to Amsterdam by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Heerlen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Sittard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
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
    Sittard
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sittard
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    95 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 7
    Ride to train station Amsterdam Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    30 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 215.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heerlen to Amsterdam by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Heerlen

Heerlen is located at Heerlen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Heerlen, Theater.

Train stations close to Heerlen:

  • Landgraaf
  • Heerlen Woonboulevard
  • Heerlen

Bus stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen, Theater
  • Heerlen, Douvenrade
  • Heerlen, Akerstraat

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Amsterdam Centraal.

Metro stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Dam
  • Prins Hendrikkade
  • Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade

Related Routes

Alternative route from Heerlen to Amsterdam by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Heerlen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Sittard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
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
    Sittard
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sittard
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    95 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 7
    Ride to train station Amsterdam Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line SPR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heerlen to Amsterdam?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Heerlen and Amsterdam in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 43 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 Sittard station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Netherlands.

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