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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Heerlen is to bus which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Heerlen is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Heerlen station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Heerlen, Station Heerlen via Maastricht, Station and Gulpen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Leuven to Heerlen?

The distance between Leuven and Heerlen is 125 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €20 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Leuven to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leuven to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Heerlen is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €20 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Leuven to Heerlen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Heerlen is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Leuven to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Leuven to Heerlen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 45 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Heerlen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
1h 54m
€21–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus N84 / ...
3h 17m
€14–24
Drive 103.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Heerlencar 103.5 km
1h 3m
€19–27
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
2h 53m
€18–38

Leuven to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €6–11 and the journey takes 1h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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