The train between Heerlen and Leiden takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Leiden. 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 3 times a day between Heerlen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Leiden station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Heerlen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Heerlen to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Heerlen and Leiden is 175.2 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 47m.