The average train between Heerlen and Leeuwarden takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Heerlen and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Heerlen to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Heerlen to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Heerlen and Leeuwarden is 258 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Leeuwarden via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 32m.