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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Heerlen is to drive which costs €80 - €130 and takes 4h 22m.

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 €80 - €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, Heerlerbaan 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 28m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Heerlen?

The distance between Hamburg and Heerlen is 493 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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 28m 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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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Hamburg to Heerlen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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 28m
Drive 468.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamburg to Heerlencar 468.5 km
4h 22m
€84–121
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
Fly 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
4h 41m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Düsseldorf ZOBbus Odesa
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
8h 50m
Fly 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 45m
€117–393
Fly 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 Aachen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€120–393
Fly 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 Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Heerlentrain
6h 55m
€141–331

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

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Heerlen, Heerlerbaan Zandweg via Münster bus stop, Münster-Mitte, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 7h 53m.

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