What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen is to train via Duisburg which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Münster-Mitte and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Heerlen via Duesseldorf Hbf and Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Heerlen?

The distance between Hamburg and Heerlen is 496 km. The road distance is 468.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Heerlen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Heerlen?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Hamburg to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Heerlen bus from?

Hamburg to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Heerlen train from?

Hamburg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Hamburg to Heerlen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Hamburg to Heerlen train arrive?

Hamburg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Heerlen is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Hamburg to Heerlen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Heerlen?

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Hamburg to Heerlen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Hamburg to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
5h 48m
Train via Duisburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Duisburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
6h 7m
€45–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Münster bus stopbus N1360a / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
7h 53m
Drive 468.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Heerlencar 468.5 km
4h 22m
€85–123
Fly Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
5h 1m
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain
6h 16m
€119–347
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 50m
€127–353
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
6h 48m
€126–355
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
6h 33m
€144–478

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 496 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Heerlen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Heerlen, Zandweg via Münster bus stop, Münster-Mitte, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 7h 53m.

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