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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Kerkrade is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Herzogenrath, Straß via The Hague and Aachen, Bendplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Kerkrade Centrum via Utrecht Centraal and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Leiden to Kerkrade?

The distance between Leiden and Kerkrade is 231 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Kerkrade without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 58m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Leiden to Kerkrade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Kerkrade bus from?

Leiden to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Kerkrade train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Kerkrade?

The best way to get from Leiden to Kerkrade is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 58m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Leiden to Kerkrade bus arrive?

Leiden to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Leiden to Kerkrade train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Kerkrade is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Leiden to Kerkrade.

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

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 58m
€28–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
6h 38m
€28–44
Drive 215.7 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Kerkradecar 215.7 km
2h 44m
€39–56
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 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Dordrechttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Dordrecht to Heerlentrain Intercity
4h 14m
€30–63

Leiden to Kerkrade by train

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Distance: 231.1 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Kerkrade Centrum via Utrecht Centraal and Heerlen in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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