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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Heerlen is to bus and train which costs €90 - €140 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Heerlen is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Heerlen?

The distance between Leipzig and Heerlen is 645 km. The road distance is 525.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Leipzig to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Heerlen train from?

Leipzig to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Leipzig to Heerlen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brunswick central station.

Where does the Leipzig to Heerlen train arrive?

Leipzig to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Heerlen is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Leipzig to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Leipzig to Heerlen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
6h 29m
€118–280
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig , ZOB to Bielefeldbus
2. Take the train from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Mülheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
12h 27m
€91–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Brunswick central stationbus 182 / ...
2. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
8h 42m
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Heerlencar 525.9 km
5h 34m
€93–135
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
8h 6m
€119–278
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 22m
€132–407
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 40m
€117–346
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 13m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 43m
€177–513

Leipzig to Heerlen by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 644.5 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Heerlen, Zandweg via Braunschweig, Berliner Platz, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 8h 42m.

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