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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Cologne Airport CGN and Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

The distance between Heidelberg and Heerlen is 351 km. The road distance is 320 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Heerlen bus from?

Heidelberg to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Heerlen train from?

Heidelberg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Heerlen bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Heerlen train arrive?

Heidelberg to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Heerlen is 320 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Heidelberg to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Heidelberg to Heerlen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 22m
€55–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
6h 56m
€28–49
Drive 320 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Heerlencar 320 km
2h 46m
€58–83
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftram
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 39m
€64–211
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj / ...
10h 27m
€82–140

Heidelberg to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 350.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Heerlen, Zandweg via Cologne Airport CGN, Aachen station west, and Aachen, Ponttor in around 6h 56m.

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