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

By metro and train

To get from Heerlen to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Heerlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Heerlen to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Heerlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heerlen to Rotterdam

The distance between Heerlen, Rotterdam and Rotterdam, Rotterdam is approximately 225.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heerlen to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rotterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Heerlen

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

Train stations close to Heerlen:

  • Landgraaf
  • Heerlen
  • Heerlen Woonboulevard

Bus stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen, Theater
  • Heerlen, Station
  • Heerlen, Douvenrade

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Wollefoppenweg, Rotterdam and the nearest public transit station is Leermos.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Nieuw Verlaat
  • Ambachtsland
  • Hesseplaats

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Leermos
  • Hesseplaats
  • Selma Lagerl�Fweg

By bus and train

To get from Heerlen to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Heerlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Rotterdam?

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

  • Which train line goes from Heerlen to Rotterdam?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Heerlen to Rotterdam by train and metro?

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Heerlen to get to Rotterdam?

    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 Rotterdam?

    Get off the train at the Enkhuizen station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Rotterdam.

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