The train between Leiden and Heerlen takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Leiden and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:11 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 Leiden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Heerlen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Leiden to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans 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 222 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Heerlen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 25m.
