What is the best way to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Heerlen from Cologne/Bonn Airport?
You can reach Heerlen with just £7 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m006:58Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 06:58:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m004:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station08:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 04:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 10m006:58Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 06:58:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 11:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m004:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 04:48:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 09:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 05:48:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 10:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m007:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station12:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 07:48:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 12:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar1h 3m012:50Cologne/Bonn Airport13:50Heerlen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 26/09/2026 12:50:00 to , Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 26/09/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 11:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m008:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station13:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 08:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 13:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m010:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station15:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 10:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 15:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m012:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station17:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 12:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 17:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m006:58Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 06:58:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m004:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station08:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 04:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Trains Monday
What are the fastest trips from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen?
You can get to Heerlen from Cologne/Bonn Airport in just 1h 3m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m006:58Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 06:58:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m004:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station08:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 04:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 22/09/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 10m006:58Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 06:58:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 11:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m004:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 04:48:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 09:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 05:48:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 10:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m007:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station12:08HeerlenWoonboulevard Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 23/09/2026 07:48:00 to Woonboulevard Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 12:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar1h 3m012:50Cologne/Bonn Airport13:50Heerlen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 26/09/2026 12:50:00 to , Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 26/09/2026 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 11:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m008:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station13:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 08:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 13:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m010:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station15:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 10:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 15:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 23m012:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station17:11HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 27/09/2026 12:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 27/09/2026 17:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 23m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m006:58Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 06:58:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m004:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station08:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 04:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m005:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 05:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m006:48Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station10:38HeerlenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 28/09/2026 06:48:00 to Central Station, Heerlen (Netherlands) arriving at 28/09/2026 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Trains Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen
What are the most popular stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen?
In Cologne/Bonn Airport, you will usually depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station or Cologne/Bonn Airport - Businesspark Train Station, while in Heerlen you will be arriving at Central Station, Woonboulevard Station or Uitstaphalte Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Heerlen from Cologne/Bonn Airport? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen, you can pay as low as £7 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Heerlen in just 1h 3m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Troisdorf or to Landgraaf, and look at flights from , and landing at Liege Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen?
The most popular companies between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen
How can I reach Heerlen from Cologne/Bonn Airport?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Heerlen from Cologne/Bonn Airport.
How far is Heerlen from Cologne/Bonn Airport?
The distance between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen is 81.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Heerlen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 14 kgs, and a flight 20 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen?
You can get to Heerlen with just £7 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Heerlen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Heerlen in just 1h 3m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Heerlen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Heerlen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
