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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Leuven is to bus which costs €14 - €26 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Station Heerlen and arriving at Leuven Station via Gulpen-Wittem, Gulpen Busstation and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Louvain via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Leuven?

The distance between Heerlen and Leuven is 125 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €18 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Heerlen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Leuven bus from?

Heerlen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Leuven train from?

Heerlen to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €18 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €26 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Heerlen to Leuven bus arrive?

Heerlen to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Heerlen to Leuven train arrive?

Heerlen to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Leuven is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Heerlen to Leuven.

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

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Heerlen to Leuven - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Heerlen to Leuven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
1h 43m
€18–74
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leuven Stationbus N84 / ...
3h 40m
€15–26
Drive 104.3 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Leuvencar 104.3 km
1h 4m
€19–27

Heerlen to Leuven by train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Louvain via Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €6–11 and the journey takes 1h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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