How to get from Heerlen to Leiden by train?

From Heerlen to Leiden by train

To get from Heerlen to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Roermond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS11 train and finally take the IC train from Venio station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RS11RS11
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Heerlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roermond
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roermond
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - RS11RS11
    Wait for train
    RS11
    Nijmegen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Venio
    24 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    150 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heerlen to Leiden

The distance between Heerlen, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 269.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heerlen to Leiden 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 Heerlen

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

Train stations close to Heerlen:

  • Landgraaf
  • Heerlen Woonboulevard
  • Heerlen

Bus stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS11, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Heerlen and Leiden in Netherlands by train is about 3 hr 57 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Roermond station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.