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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Heerlen is to train and bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Heerlen is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Dortmund and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Heerlen via Hamburg Hbf, Duisburg Hbf and Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Kiel to Heerlen?

The distance between Kiel and Heerlen is 604 km. The road distance is 558.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kiel to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Heerlen bus from?

Kiel to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Heerlen train from?

Kiel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Heerlen is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Kiel to Heerlen bus arrive?

Kiel to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Heerlen train arrive?

Kiel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Heerlen is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Kiel to Heerlen.

Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Kiel to Heerlen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Heerlen by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
7h 44m
€102–141
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Düsseldorf ZOBbus
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
11h 37m
€96–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
10h 10m
Drive 558.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Heerlencar 558.9 km
5h 3m
€100–144
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 7m
€119–267
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Heerlencar
5h 10m
€164–225
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 55m
€132–262
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain
7h 38m
€111–297

Kiel to Heerlen by train

149Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.3 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Heerlen via Hamburg Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Heerlen, Zandweg via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 10h 10m.

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