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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Heerlen is to train which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Cologne Airport CGN and Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Euskirchen, Dueren and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Trier to Heerlen?

The distance between Trier and Heerlen is 214 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €16 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Trier to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trier to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Trier to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Trier to Heerlen is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Trier to Heerlen bus arrive?

Trier to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Trier to Heerlen train arrive?

Trier to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Euskirchen Bf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Heerlen is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Trier to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bftrain Re22
4h 37m
€16–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
5h 22m
€21–36
Drive 162.6 km
1. Drive from Trier to Heerlencar 162.6 km
2h 18m
€30–43
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 43m
€22–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
5h 31m

Trier to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 214.2 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bf hourly. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Heerlen, Zandweg via Cologne Airport CGN, Aachen station west, and Aachen, Ponttor in around 5h 22m.

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