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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Heerlen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 45m.

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 €120 - €260.

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 Magdeburg and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Heerlen?

The distance between Leipzig and Heerlen is 644 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 28m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 28m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Leipzig to Heerlen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus 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 25m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 28m
€75–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Maastrichtbus 1304
8h 45m
€48–73
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Heerlencar 525.9 km
5h 25m
€93–134
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 41m
€180–359
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
8h 4m
€57–139
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
8h 51m
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
€121–257
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 12m
€112–375
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 56m
€87–383
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 12m
€104–328
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 42m
€188–423

Leipzig to Heerlen by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 644.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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