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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Leiden is to train and bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Leiden?

The distance between Heerlen and Leiden is 222 km. The road distance is 207.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €24 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Heerlen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Leiden train from?

Heerlen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Where does the Heerlen to Leiden train arrive?

Heerlen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Leiden is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Heerlen to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
2h 51m
€25–55
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Roermondtrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Roermond to The Haguebus 268
5h 36m
€22–38
Drive 207.5 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Leidencar 207.5 km
2h 50m
€38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
4h 14m
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 9m
€27–63

Heerlen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 51m.

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