How to get from Leeuwarden to Heerlen by train?

By train

To get from Leeuwarden to Heerlen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Leeuwarden station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the STOPTREIN RS15 train from Sittard station to Heerlen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - STOPTREIN RS15STOPTREIN RS15
Walk to Heerlen
Leaves from Leeuwarden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeuwarden
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    114 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Maastricht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sittard
    96 min
  • 6
    Train - STOPTREIN RS15STOPTREIN RS15
    Wait for train
    STOPTREIN RS15
    Heerlen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Heerlen
    Walk to
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Leeuwarden to Heerlen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Leeuwarden station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Roermond station to Heerlen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Heerlen
Leaves from Leeuwarden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeuwarden
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    114 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Maastricht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roermond
    80 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Heerlen
    Walk to
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leeuwarden to Heerlen

The distance between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Heerlen, Netherlands is approximately 357.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeuwarden to Heerlen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden is located at Leeuwarden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leeuwarden, Busstation.

Train stations close to Leeuwarden:

  • Leeuwarden
  • Leeuwarden Camminghaburen
  • Deinum

Bus stations close to Leeuwarden:

  • Leeuwarden, Busstation

Public transit stations close to Heerlen, Netherlands

Heerlen is located at Heerlen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Heerlen, Theater.

Train stations close to Heerlen:

  • Landgraaf
  • Voerendaal
  • Heerlen

Bus stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen, Theater
  • Heerlen, Station
  • Heerlen, Akerstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Leeuwarden to Heerlen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Leeuwarden station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Roermond station to Heerlen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Heerlen
Leaves from Leeuwarden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeuwarden
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    114 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Maastricht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roermond
    80 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Heerlen
    Walk to
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Heerlen?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line STOPTREIN RS15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leeuwarden to Heerlen?

    The alternative route takes 275 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Heerlen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leeuwarden to Heerlen in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Leeuwarden station near Leeuwarden to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Rotterdam Centraal station near Heerlen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Leeuwarden to Heerlen in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Leeuwarden and Heerlen in Netherlands by train is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leeuwarden to get to Heerlen in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Leeuwarden station near Leeuwarden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leeuwarden and Heerlen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Rotterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Heerlen in Netherlands.

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