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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Leiden is to train and bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Leiden?

The distance between Heerlen and Leiden is 222 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Heerlen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Leiden train from?

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

Where does the Heerlen to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heerlen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Leiden is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Heerlen to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Heerlen to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden LammenschansSprinter
2h 48m
€38–66
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heerlen to RoermondIntercity
2. Take the bus from Roermond to The Hague268
5h 35m
€21–43
Drive 211.3 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Leiden211.3 km
2h 44m
€37–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
4h 25m
€127–314
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Heerlen to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Leiden CentraalIntercity
3h 7m
€46–49

Heerlen to Leiden by train

96Weekly Trains

2h 48mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 48m.

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