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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Heerlen is to bus and train which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Heerlen via Eindhoven Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Leiden to Heerlen?

The distance between Leiden and Heerlen is 247 km. The road distance is 211 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Heerlen without a car is to train via Eindhoven which takes 3h 17m and costs €26 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Leiden to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Heerlen train from?

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

Where does the Leiden to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Heerlen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Leiden to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Heerlen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 17m
€27–56
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Roermondbus 268
2. Take the train from Roermond to Heerlentrain Intercity
5h 47m
€22–38
Drive 211 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Heerlencar 211 km
2h 45m
€38–54
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
4h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 24m
€24–51

Leiden to Heerlen by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.5 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heerlen via Eindhoven Centraal in around 3h 17m.

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