How to get from Maastricht to Heerlen by train?

From Maastricht to Heerlen by train

Take one direct train from Maastricht to Heerlen in Netherlands: take the STOPTREIN RS18 train from Maastricht station to Heerlen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to train station
Train - STOPTREIN RS18STOPTREIN RS18
Walk to Heerlen
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - STOPTREIN RS18STOPTREIN RS18
    Wait for train
    STOPTREIN RS18
    Kerkrade Centrum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Heerlen
    Walk to
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Maastricht to Heerlen by bus

To get from Maastricht to Heerlen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel station to Valkenburg, Station Arriva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Hulsberg, Centrum station to Heerlen, Theater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Bus - 88
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5252
Leaves from Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Maastricht
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Valkenburg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valkenburg, Station Arriva
    ID 66320480
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valkenburg, Station Arriva
    ID 66320470
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Hoensbroek
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hulsberg, Centrum
    ID 66240200
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Heerlen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Heerlen, Theater
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Theater
    ID 66000790
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Maastricht to Heerlen

The distance between Maastricht, Netherlands and Heerlen, Netherlands is approximately 24.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maastricht 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 Maastricht

Maastricht is located at Maastricht, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel.

Train stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht Randwyck
  • Maastricht
  • Maastricht Noord

Bus stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel
  • Maastricht, Station
  • Maastricht, Centre Céramique

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:

  • Heerlen
  • Heerlen Woonboulevard
  • Voerendaal

Bus stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen, Theater
  • Heerlen, Station
  • Heerlen

Related Routes

From Maastricht to Heerlen by bus

To get from Maastricht to Heerlen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel station to Valkenburg, Station Arriva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Hulsberg, Centrum station to Heerlen, Theater station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Bus - 88
Bus - 5656
Bus - 5252
Leaves from Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Maastricht
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Valkenburg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valkenburg, Station Arriva
    ID 66320480
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valkenburg, Station Arriva
    ID 66320470
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Hoensbroek
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hulsberg, Centrum
    ID 66240200
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Heerlen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Heerlen, Theater
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Theater
    ID 66000790
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line STOPTREIN RS18.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 56, Bus line 52.

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

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Maastricht to Heerlen in Netherlands in 42 min.

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

    The STOPTREIN RS18 train line goes from Maastricht station near Maastricht to Kerkrade Centrum station near Heerlen in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Maastricht and Heerlen in Netherlands by train is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the STOPTREIN RS18 train from the Maastricht station near Maastricht in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Kerkrade Centrum station, which is closest to Heerlen in Netherlands.

  • When is the first train from Maastricht to Heerlen in Netherlands?

    The first train from Maastricht to Heerlen in Netherlands is Liege-Guillemins <-> Aachen Hbf S18900. It leaves the Maastricht station at 8:54 AM.

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