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How to get from Leiden to Kerkrade by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leiden to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Heerlen, Theater station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Theater
    ID 66000780
    410 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Parkstad Stadion
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150550
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 43

To get from Leiden to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110310
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Vaals
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150550
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Kerkrade

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Kerkrade, Netherlands is approximately 254.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Kerkrade by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leiden

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Kerkrade, Netherlands

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Kerkrade, Roda-Boulevard West.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Heerlen
  • Chevremont
  • Landgraaf

Bus stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Kerkrade, Roda-Boulevard West
  • Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
  • Kerkrade, Wiebachstraat

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 43

To get from Leiden to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    102 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110310
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Vaals
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150550
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Kerkrade?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leiden to Kerkrade?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden to Venlo station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Venlo station near Kerkrade in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Kerkrade in Netherlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leiden and Kerkrade in Netherlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Venlo stop, which is closest to Kerkrade in Netherlands.

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