The average train between Leiden and Heerlen takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden to Heerlen. 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 hourly between Leiden and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Heerlen station via Eindhoven Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Leiden to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Leiden to Heerlen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Heerlen is 175.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heerlen via Eindhoven Centraal in around 3h 17m.
